Algorithmic Accountability
Scott discusses the rapid growth of the subscription economy and highlights the dual nature of algorithms in advertising. While he acknowledges the benefits of targeted ads, he raises concerns about the spread of misinformation that algorithms can amplify, particularly when it leads to public health crises. He emphasizes the need for accountability from companies that program these algorithms, suggesting they should bear similar liabilities as traditional media companies when harmful content is promoted.In this clip
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Why would Jordan Harbinger publish an episode of his podcast on the topic of data collection that discusses the negative practices of social media platforms in 862: Targeted Ads | Skeptical Sunday, but then explain that his AI bot literally collects data and provides him analytics and summaries of what people ask it in the episode 1135: Sandra Matz | How Algorithms Read and Reveal the Real You and the clip Personalized Ads and Privacy? Does this not strike Jordan as contradictory?
Why would Jordan Harbinger publish an episode of his podcast on the topic of data collection that discusses the negative practices of social media platforms in 862: Targeted Ads | Skeptical Sunday, but then explain that his AI bot literally collects data and provides him analytics and summaries of what people ask it in the episode 1135: Sandra Matz | How Algorithms Read and Reveal the Real You, and the clip Personalized Ads and Privacy? Does this not strike Jordan as contradictory?
Why would Jordan Harbinger publish an episode of his podcast on the topic of data collection that discusses the negative practices of social media platforms in 862: Targeted Ads | Skeptical Sunday, but then explain that his AI bot literally collects data and provides him analytics and summaries of what people ask it in the episode 1135: Sandra Matz | How Algorithms Read and Reveal the Real You, and the clip Personalized Ads and Privacy? Does this not strike Jordan as contradictory?