Taylor Lorenz
Going to be interesting to see how TikTok users interpret this new info https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/20/tiktoks-tell-you-why-a-particular-video-appeared-in-for-you-feed/
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Dec 20, 2022 at 1:40pmToot!
Show threadRage Against LeavesDec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz
When an app tells you to touch grass...
Show threadDr. Guillermo Power Dec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz erm. Aren't some videos simply going to say something to the effect of "we identified that you are a bit of a pervert".
Show threadSwivmanDec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz I feel like mine will be : *Reason for appearing: GAY *
Show threadThe 3rd CoreyDec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz This is a bit like voluntarily opening up the algorithm? Btw, this is a regulation I’d like to see of all tech companies. I want transparency, not covert manipulation.
Show threadPaul RizzoDec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz Wish Facebook would tell me why people end up on my recommended friends list.
Show threadFeralRobotsDec 20, 2022

@taylorlorenz It doesn't really, though, at least not in the example. 'Reaons may include' is neither definite nor exhaustive, & there's nothing about the language formulation that promises either.

I.e., they give you some vague ideas why you might have seen that video, but they don't tell you (& probably can't) why you *did*.

Show threadSteve ☕️🥋🌯Dec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz Finally going to find out why Tiktok thinks I love Paramore.
Show threadJesse SipprellDec 20, 2022
@realDannyDorko @taylorlorenz Pretty sure tiktok thinks everyone loves Paramore.
Show threadjakob 🇦🇹 ✅Dec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz You know something about the algorithm behind Tiktok?
Show threadfn kyle() -> 🌮Dec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz "because we get paid money to show it to you" 😂
Show threadJesse Kawell (he/him)Dec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz "Because this had the hashtag #fyp so we were forced to do it! 😭😭"
Show threadEric GilmourDec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz sometimes ignorance is bliss, though I suppose some transparency into the algorithm is a good thing
Show threadSandhuDec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz Nooo! I already know why, I don’t need my inner self spelled out for me. Lol
Show threadmarijane whiteDec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz I will be really interested to find out why they send me so many new videos that have low numbers of likes/views.
Show threadVy NguyenDec 20, 2022
@taylorlorenz not sure why exactly social companies are against AI transparency when letting a user actively fine-tune the recommendations an algo is making for them is the ultimate training