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.
Response rates from 13.8k Canada voters.
56% Yes |
44% No |
56% Yes |
44% No |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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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.
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Yes, but only under conditions of the strictest secrecy to ensure businesses can retain their competitive advantage.
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No; I suspect that if we ask for this, companies will simply block Canadian use like they did for news content.
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Tech companies are allowed to share generalized algorithms with regulators but not individual/personal ones
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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.
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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.
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