Re:Why are we using black box models in AI when we don’t nee...
by JauntyHatAngle on Saturday January 04, 2020 @10:00PM
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An anecdote, but this is a criticism being aimed at YouTube currently for it's demonitisation scheme.
The argument being made is that even though the demonitisation of certain classifications of content is immoral (e.g. demonitising any and all LGBT content, even when family friendly), it is tacitly being allowed to happen due to YouTube's stance of "the algorithm" making the decision, not them.
Which may lead then to have a position of "supporting" LGBT as a company while simultaneously being able to demonitise said content, which could hurt their business in actively hostile to LGBT countries.
This isn't proven, but it's an example of how it could be used to absolve yourself of blame and point it at an inscrutable system.
The argument being made is that even though the demonitisation of certain classifications of content is immoral (e.g. demonitising any and all LGBT content, even when family friendly), it is tacitly being allowed to happen due to YouTube's stance of "the algorithm" making the decision, not them.
Which may lead then to have a position of "supporting" LGBT as a company while simultaneously being able to demonitise said content, which could hurt their business in actively hostile to LGBT countries.
This isn't proven, but it's an example of how it could be used to absolve yourself of blame and point it at an inscrutable system.