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Ep. 327: Would Kant Use TikTok?
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The Complexity of Recommendation Algorithms
This chapter explores the intricate nature of recommendation algorithms, highlighting the tension between their seemingly simple design and the complex, often unpredictable outcomes they generate. It emphasizes the challenges of human oversight in managing these algorithms, as testers attempt to mitigate undesirable content while grappling with the limitations of control.
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