The algorithm knew I was expecting before I had had a chance to tell my family, friends or GP. At first, I was served up joyful videos. Then the tone became much darker ...
In the article she likens it to being radicalized and I think she hit the nail on the head. These algorithms are chasing engagement and they get it. Whether that be from someone strapping on a vest, shooting up a soft target or making pregnant women scared. Same shit. Advertisers don’t care. There is no worldwide conspiracy to destroy society. These methods are byproducts of the converging interests of attention buyers and attention sellers. As human resources, we return from being mined for our labor to come home and be mined for our attention.
In the article she likens it to being radicalized and I think she hit the nail on the head. These algorithms are chasing engagement and they get it. Whether that be from someone strapping on a vest, shooting up a soft target or making pregnant women scared. Same shit. Advertisers don’t care. There is no worldwide conspiracy to destroy society. These methods are byproducts of the converging interests of attention buyers and attention sellers. As human resources, we return from being mined for our labor to come home and be mined for our attention.