#36 - Finally, an episode that explains TikTok's algorithms
Description
Kevin and Adeh do a deep dive into platform's algorithms and Beijing's upcoming regulations on them. These regulations are aimed at moving responsibility and risk to companies and their algorithms. How can an algorithm be responsible for anything? What would that even look like? Adeh presents some great examples which help things finally click for Kevin.
We then end on a less complex note with the booming electric vehicle market and new smart helmets that help make zoomie food-couriers safer.
Links:
1) new regulations; Data security (Feb 15), Algorithm March 1
- Beijing’s new algorithm rules shift responsibility — and risk — onto companies, not creators.
- ENG translation of the law
2) NYTimes explains the TikTok algorithm
3) BYD reports 232% year-on-year increase in passenger EV deliveries
4) Ele.me smart helmets - take order, bright lights, call ambulance, etc.
BONUS) College majors for "social influencers"
United States
