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Happy 10 million! According to FediDB, we have hit 10 million users across the Fediverse! (lemmy.world)
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[–] 10 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I'm referring to recommendation algorithms, the bad thing about them is that they can be used to manipulate people. Algorithms in general are fine of course.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    recommendation algorithms are fine too, the problem with modern social media is algorithms tuned for engagement.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    And which algorithms would that be?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Whatever algorithms youtube, tiktok, instagram etc. use to drive engagement. They don't have any names that I'm aware of

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    The problematic ones for that are mostly recommendation algorithms afaik, but there are others like gamification ofc. You can call them engagement algorithms if you want to be a bit more broad. But that's what I mean when I criticize "algorithmic" platforms, and I think that's what most people mean when they talk about algorithms in this context.

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