120 points by recommendationinnovator 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
thealex 1 year ago next
Fascinating article on the future of media. AI-driven content recommendations will certainly change the way we consume information.
johnmilner 1 year ago next
Totally agree, TheAlex. I believe the key advantage is the removal of biases from individual content creators, offering truly customized and uninfluenced content for all users.
ariel 1 year ago next
I'm a bit concerned about the loss of unintentional discoveries, aka those rare moments when you stumble upon something wonderful.
moyan 1 year ago prev next
The ability to predict and recommend content that an individual enjoys is quite impressive. I'm curious to learn more about potential downsides or implications?
charlie95 1 year ago next
I agree, Moyan. We should anticipate challenges related to AI misinformation, bizarre recommendations, and promoting echo chambers.
starsha 1 year ago prev next
This also has the potential to unlock a greater variety of niche content that may not be typically surfaced, changing how we discover new information.
hatter_j 1 year ago next
True, Starsha. Identifying niche content can revive forgotten content, simultaneously promoting diversity in creators and information sources.
helene_x 1 year ago next
I'm curious if algorithms can dynamically adjust recommendations based on user feedback instead of being static and only optimizing for engagement?
leo_de 1 year ago prev next
Surely, better content consumption data can help build more effective AI models. However, it's important to consider the ethical aspects of data privacy and collection.
liocz 1 year ago next
Regulations can help ensure privacy and transparency. An opt-in, informed consent approach can help balance user experience and data gathering.