Better Feeds: Algorithms That Put People First
Join KGI for a live discussion about how to promote algorithmic feeds that put users’ interests front and center. The session will provide a roadmap for policymakers at the state, federal, and global levels grappling with how to address concerns about the link between online algorithms and a variety of harms.
Online
11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Every day, billions of people scroll through social media feeds, search results, and streaming recommendations that shape what they see, read, and watch. Algorithmic systems determine what to show each user, wielding enormous influence over our online experiences and, increasingly, our lives offline. These algorithms have also sparked intense debate about amplifying unwanted content, fueling risks to kids, and sowing societal division. Chronological feeds and blanket bans on personalization are common go-to solutions, but they have important limitations and can reward spammer behavior. Better designs exist that put users’ interests front and center.
Join KGI for a live discussion that will unpack our latest report, Better Feeds: Algorithms That Put People First, which provides detailed guidance for policymakers and technology companies on improving the design of the algorithmic recommender systems. Based on the work of an expert group of researchers, technologists, and policy leaders, the discussion will offer concrete proposals for shifting platform recommendation systems away from attention-maximizing designs toward optimizing for long-term user value and satisfaction.
Tune in on Tuesday, March 25 from 11:00am to 12:00pm ET to learn more.