Mayo Clinic June 27, 2024
Many algorithms only reinforce a person’s narrow point of view, or encourage existing prejudices. There are better alternatives.
By John Halamka, M.D., President, Mayo Clinic Platform and Paul Cerrato, MA, senior research analyst and communications specialist, Mayo Clinic Platform
Most film and TV fans are happy when their favorite streaming service recommends a good movie based on their previous viewing habits. Welcome to the age of algorithms. Unfortunately, while these recommendation models may provide entertaining options that you hadn’t considered, there’s a price to be paid: They usually reinforce one’s narrow view of the world of arts and entertainment. While that may not matter all that much to the average movie fan, it can pose real problems when such algorithms...
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