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 @9MKHVGZanswered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @9Q83PJ8answered…2yrs2Y

No, but tech companies must be able to prove their algorithms do not pander to extreme views for profit.

 @BBBD5KPanswered…4mos4MO

"Algorithms" is a very broad term. I think Social Media, Content & AI tech companies (i.e. ones where there is a risk to the user on what they are interacting with) should be regulated to ensure that there are protections in place against harmful patterns, data collection, and advertisements. But more generic algorithms (e.g. image/video compression, data analysis, etc.) should be up to the company on what they open-source/patent.

 @B5988HJanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, with carefully defined scope, strict confidentiality agreements, and a focus on algorithms that have significant potential to cause harm, discriminate against, or manipulate vulnerable populations, while balancing the need to foster innovation and protect legitimate intellectual property.

 @B4LZDZZanswered…1yr1Y

We use verbal communication to inform, whether it is to inform others of our needs or to impart knowledge. Clarification is a key component of verbal communication.

Often, we do not articulate ourselves clearly, or our words or actions are misconstrued. Verbal communication helps to clarify misunderstandings and provides missing information

 @B2QWQBNanswered…1yr1Y

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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iSideWith. (2026). “Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 21, 2026, from https://uk.isidewith.com/poll/5138669917

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