eicker.news ᳇ tech newsSep 1, 2025
#Netflix’s success is attributed to its sophisticated #recommendation system, which uses a vast array of data points to #personalise #contentsuggestions for each user. This data-driven approach, while not directly responsible for #contentcreation, influences the types of films and shows that are produced and promoted. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/aug/28/bland-easy-to-follow-for-fans-of-everything-what-has-the-netflix-algorithm-done-to-our-films?eicker.news #tech #media #news
Bland, easy to follow, for fans of everything: what has the Netflix algorithm done to our films?

When the streaming giant began making films guided by data that aimed to please a vast audience, the results were often generic, forgettable, artless affairs. But is there a happy ending?

The Guardian