Algorithms used by tech companies, such as those that recommend content or filter information, are often proprietary and closely guarded secrets. Proponents argue that transparency would prevent abuses and ensure fair practices. Opponents argue that it would harm business confidentiality and competitive advantage.
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Yes free speech should be allowed to a certain point to not being discriminatory and mean however there should be protections on privacy settings.
@9TQTQCWConservative4wks4W
Yes, but only under conditions of the strictest secrecy to ensure businesses can retain their competitive advantage.
@9T35CHW1mo1MO
No; I suspect that if we ask for this, companies will simply block Canadian use like they did for news content.
@9SZHZL31mo1MO
Tech companies are allowed to share generalized algorithms with regulators but not individual/personal ones
@9SSRG9H2mos2MO
Yes but only if it is in the best interest of the public to do so. For things such as healthcare and financial education.
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They shouldn't share it but allow regulators to get a better understanding and a look over it to stop abuse of the people.
The government should ensure that large tech companies follow a strict set of regulations but do not need to be shared with the public.
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I Think at only for some instances and circumstances regulators should be allowed to speculate the algorithms. A full control on rugalators would also be bad for the economy.
@9RZPX672mos2MO
no that is an abuse of proprietary process/resources, but the extreme legal limit should be allowed and dis/misinformation be outlawed against it
@9RVGGSKConservative2mos2MO
The government should promote a free market approach to culture and make sure that Canadians are free to use and consume what ever they want to consume.
@9RDGMWS3mos3MO
What kind of abuse is happening if a tech company doesnt share their algorithm? I don't feel aware enough to place an opinion on this issue
@9RCBSYB3mos3MO
Transparency should be expected but only so far as to ensure fair practices and the prevention of abuse. The government "watchdogs" would have to be regulated and all information considered classified and not for public viewing.
@9RBRL2Q3mos3MO
If by "tech" you"re talking about social media, then yes. That should absolutely be regulated. If you're talking about private manufacturing algorithms or communications infrastructure then I don't see the need for it.
@9QQVM6K3mos3MO
Np, I don't think it's fair. They don't owe anyone an explanation of how they developed their algorithm. Unless it poses a threat or they want to. It's their creation, and they shouldn't be forced to share with regulators.
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Yes, and the algorithm should be public and open source.
@9MLK4C65mos5MO
Yes, and algorithms should be shared with all consumers
@9MJWSCS5mos5MO
Algorithms should be made to be more transparent. When something is directed to someone due to an algorithm, the exact route and reason for that direction should be shown to the viewer.
@9MW9BY2 5mos5MO
if the company has data from/about the local population then it should be mandatory for ensuring public safety and rights.
@9MLXWMN5mos5MO
There can be non-governmental third party auditors that can do this. NOT the government. It leads to only one thing, state directly interfering and curtailing freedom of speech.
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