Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

No

No, but they should have the authority to demand it if there is due reason presented and affirmed by a judge.

Yes but there is a fine line on the subject , they should to protect consumers without loosing company’s confidentiality

they should not share unless they complete trust the regulators and think that it is best for them to share with them

it really depends on if its a small business if its a small business then no but if its is a big business then yes

How would this be enforced- as ling as consumers know there is an algorithm it should be up to then to balance it

Yes, to the extent misleading information is being disseminated or algorthmically generated info turbocharges major social issues such as eating disorders and mental health

If the company should tell that regulator about chemicals or more. But huge secrets should be given to government agencies and not normal day people.

Maybe. Depends if the algorithm specifically targets users with unwanted advertising or other useless fluff.

Depends on how it's done. Sharing information with the government could be scary, what would the government do with that information?

I think the original algorithms that took a lot of time for the companies to make should be kept confidential, but the other algorithms I think can be shared with other companies.

They aren't obliged to but if they were questioned by any organization or group, they should willingly share the algorithms.

As long as they are approved government officials and will be tried for treason if they reveal proprietary information. But to ensure safe tech, yes.

Yes free speech should be allowed to a certain point to not being discriminatory and mean however there should be protections on privacy settings.

Yes, but only under conditions of the strictest secrecy to ensure businesses can retain their competitive advantage.

No; I suspect that if we ask for this, companies will simply block Canadian use like they did for news content.

Tech companies are allowed to share generalized algorithms with regulators but not individual/personal ones

Yes but only if it is in the best interest of the public to do so. For things such as healthcare and financial education.

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.

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.

no that is an abuse of proprietary process/resources, but the extreme legal limit should be allowed and dis/misinformation be outlawed against it

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Yes, and the algorithm should be public and open source.

Yes, and algorithms should be shared with all consumers

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.

if the company has data from/about the local population then it should be mandatory for ensuring public safety and rights.

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.

Should there be a universal standard for how social media platforms use algorithms to ensure they're not manipulating emotions or spreading misinformation?

Consider the balance between a company's right to keep their algorithms secret and the public's right to know how their data is being used; where do you stand, and why?

Imagine if your favorite online platform suddenly had to share exactly how they decide what shows up on your feed - would that make you trust them more or less, and why?

How would you feel if every piece of content you see was decided by a hidden computer recipe, influencing what you see and think every day?

Imagine a world where every piece of content recommended to you online comes with a 'why this is shown' explanation. Would this make your online experience more trustworthy or just more cluttered?

How would your online behavior change if you knew exactly how and why certain posts were being recommended to you?

Think of a time when you found yourself going down a rabbit hole of videos or articles online; do you believe there should be regulations to prevent this, or is it a matter of personal responsibility?

If you had the power to change how online platforms decide what news or content to show you, what would you change, and why?

What happens when the digital spaces we visit daily know more about our preferences than our closest friends do?

Have you ever felt misled or unfairly influenced by content recommended to you online; how would knowing the behind-the-scenes of these recommendations change that?