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I think of those as predatory algorithms. Tailored for engagement/screen-time based on everything they know specifically about you
I do to, but don’t you think when most people say “algorithm” these days that’s what they’re referring to?
I think they do. I'm not* a prescriptivist but things are going to get confusing. We're going to need terms for when we want to be specific.