Algorithms used by tech companies, such as those that recommend content or filter information, are often proprietary and closely guarded secrets. Proponents argue that transparency would prevent abuses and ensure fair practices. Opponents argue that it would harm business confidentiality and competitive advantage.
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Response rates from 355 BA voters.
79% Yes |
21% No |
79% Yes |
21% No |
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Unique answers from BA voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes, a third party oversight committee that doesn’t answer to the government should be able to be petitioned by the government when they wish to examine a company’s algorithm and then the committee will decide the validity of the request. If deemed valid any company that wishes to operate in the UK has to comply.
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Yes it is necessary for national security that the government is keeping an eye on what tech companies specialty social media sites on what content is being put out
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No, But if a Company wants to copywrite the algorithm then this would be subject to a professional 'Advanced Computer Logic' branch of the Gov but for security & correct use & oversight.
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No, but tech companies must be able to prove their algorithms do not pander to extreme views for profit.
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No, because many algorithms work in a way that cannot be adequately comprehended by human intuition as they are not entirely human-created
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No, but monitoring should be done to apply selective enforcement to prevent personal and psychological harm to users
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Yes, definitely social media companies and others if they are suspected of causing harm or law-breaking.
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Yes and no. These algorithms are intellectual property. But if they are being used on the internet they should be shared. They shouldn’t be shared if used internally within companies.
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