Apple CEO Tim Cook: Warning of Rampant Disinformation and Conspiracy Theories Juiced by Algorithms
PastTense writes:
Apple CEO sounds warning of algorithms pushing society towards catastrophe:
"At a moment of rampant disinformation and conspiracy theories juiced by algorithms, we can no longer turn a blind eye to a theory of technology that says all engagement is good engagement -- the longer the better -- and all with the goal of collecting as much data as possible," he said.
"What are the consequences of seeing thousands of users join extremist groups, and then perpetuating an algorithm that recommends even more?"
Cook touched on the recent US Capitol riots in Washington, saying the time was over to pretend there are no costs to boosting conspiracy theories and incitements to violence simply because users get engaged.
Facebook and Twitter are major examples of what Cook is talking about.
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