1/ The Social Dilemma on Netflix should be compulsory watching for every adult on the planet who gets to vote. I first used facebook and google ads in 2009, so I understand the logic behind it very well, but I had no idea how far out of control the situation is. The scariest
2/takeaway for me is that the AI that selects what content we see on out devices was built in good faith, but has still become a monster, despite the best intentions of some of the world's best tech product designers. Because the algorithms are programed to optimize profitability
3/ , the machines have learned that this is done most effectively by manipulating user behaviour and, in particular, serving polarising content. Shockingly, fake news is the most effective way to do this (stat: - fake news spreads x6 quicker on twitter). My conclusion: facebook
4/ , youtube, etc need to be taken apart before we as a civilization implode... #ai This sounds dramatic and exaggerated, but please watch the documentary before making this judgement. netflix.com/title/81254224
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