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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Province/Territory
Response rates from 187 Laurier--Sainte-Marie voters.
72% Yes |
28% No |
72% Yes |
28% No |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 187 Laurier--Sainte-Marie voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 187 Laurier--Sainte-Marie voters.
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Unique answers from Laurier--Sainte-Marie voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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i'm unsure as i don't properly understand the ramifications of too much or too little government oversight with tech
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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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Yes, but only if those algorithms are kept confidential between the tech company and the regulator(s)
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No, but they should detail what the algorithm does and why it does what it does. They do not need to give away the code or trade secret, but they must show outcomes on a repeatable basis to prove function is not malicious.
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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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there should be some for of oversigth coity to makr sure then no wantom abuse of public or privet data farming for corpret greed and malicius use of ai
@B2VXQRM1mo1MO
No. But the public need to be educated on algorithms, how they work, and make their own decisions if the chose to use that app.
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