The issue with governments regulating the algorithms used by social media platforms is it could be looked at as an infringement of free speech. This is because the algorithms do push information and... moreThe issue with governments regulating the algorithms used by social media platforms is it could be looked at as an infringement of free speech. This is because the algorithms do push information and media that a person would probably like or click on. Thus, regulating the algorithms could cause users to be less inclined to use the platform and get enjoyment out of it as it is not giving media that they like. Also, that people’s creative expressions would struggle to be put out into the world or that certain information would be hindered by government regulations. Less
Regulations could be important in promising that echo-chambers, misinformation, and biased political information not be spread, but of course the determining factor of what is "misinformation" and ... moreRegulations could be important in promising that echo-chambers, misinformation, and biased political information not be spread, but of course the determining factor of what is "misinformation" and "biased" is tricky to decipher. Less
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