Hearing on Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms

A hearing on persuasive technology and its use by tech firms like google, facebook, youtube etc.
U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, will convene a hearing titled, “Optimizing for Engagement: Understanding the Use of Persuasive Technology on Internet Platforms,” at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. The hearing will examine how algorithmic decision-making and machine learning on internet platforms might be influencing the public. Witnesses will provide insight on ways technology companies use algorithms and machine learning to influence outcomes, and whether algorithm transparency or algorithm explanation are appropriate policy responses.



Here is another hearing, this time from congress on June 26 titled:
"Social Media Companies' Efforts to Counter Online Terror Content & Misinformation"


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