Re:Ask HN: To what extent does “shadow suppression” occur on...
by rapnie on Sunday August 29, 2021 @04:20AM
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> algorithms learning that the poster has low engagement
Not specific to FB, but engagement is not the only thing a platform can optimize for, if a company wants to maximize revenue. Optimize the AI to avoid incentives for government regulation or lawsuits, or just to appeal to a country's regime, individual politicians or lobbyist groups can have huge impact on profits.
"We really want to operate in your country, but we don't want to be seen as submitting to your, umm.. particular netiquette guidance. Shall we design some policies together, that match both our interests?"
Not specific to FB, but engagement is not the only thing a platform can optimize for, if a company wants to maximize revenue. Optimize the AI to avoid incentives for government regulation or lawsuits, or just to appeal to a country's regime, individual politicians or lobbyist groups can have huge impact on profits.
"We really want to operate in your country, but we don't want to be seen as submitting to your, umm.. particular netiquette guidance. Shall we design some policies together, that match both our interests?"