Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Talk about the recommendation algorithms in our daily lives.

Recommendation algorithms are being used sometimes right under your nose. There are times when I see something and wonder it came from an algorithm.

Once, I saw a video that grabbed my interest on YouTube. After I finished watching it, there were several recommendations for similar videos. This was an example of an algorithm at work, and I remember how helpful it was. When I search for products to shop online, or put something in my shopping cart, an algorithm recommends similar or related products.

I'm usually satisfied with these algorithms. Sometimes they come in handy. But there are times when I worry that the algorithms make me act passively. I'm not fool, and I have my head on straight. But I sometimes ask myself whether I am becoming a slave to algorithms.

Do you watch a lot of movies at home?

Sure. Watching at home is less of a hassle, and it's easier on the wallet.

After you watch a movie, doesn't the app give you recommendations for similar films?

It does. It suggests content that is just my cup of tea.

That's right . That makes it a lot easier to select another movie.

It's because those services are running algorithms these days.