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E59: Twitter's content warning algo, equity audits, politicians trading stocks, Fed's next move, mRNA & more
2021/12/17
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
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Bari Weiss
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Chamath Palihapitiya
以深刻的投资见解和社会资本主义理念而闻名的风险投资家和企业家。
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David Sacks
一位在房地产法和技术政策领域都有影响力的律师和学者。
Chamath Palihapitiya：Twitter 的新内容警告算法可能存在问题，它可能会错误地标记一些不具有攻击性的推文。算法可能是机器学习的结果，也可能是人工审核的结果。这可能是一种被动攻击的方式，用来压制不同意见。社交网络应该更加透明地公开其算法的工作原理，因为算法正在影响公众舆论。民主党人提议对科技公司进行种族公平审计，这可能会对科技公司的产品开发产生重大影响。
David Sacks：很难构建一个算法来准确判断哪些言论应该被标记为警告。社交媒体平台的算法正在影响公众舆论，社交网络应该更加透明地公开其算法的工作原理。种族公平审计可能会像微软当年的反垄断诉讼一样，对公司产品开发造成限制。所谓的种族公平审计实际上是由政治活动家进行的，其标准并非客观公正。种族公平审计缺乏明确的标准和原则，公司必须服从审计者的主观意见。“公平”一词在政治语境中经常被用来掩盖权力争夺。如果民主党人真的想要实施某些政策，他们应该直接提出法案，而不是通过施压公司来实现。民主党人使用“种族公平审计”等术语来掩盖其权力攫取的意图。当政治框架使用“公平”来创造更多公平时，结果往往很糟糕。比起追求结果的平等，更应该追求机会的平等。
Bari Weiss：金融科技公司可能会因为政治立场而拒绝为某些客户提供服务。当政客使用“公平”一词时，通常意味着他们试图攫取权力。Square 公司的 Cash App 成功地帮助了城市社区的居民改善财务状况。
Chamath Palihapitiya: Twitter's new content warning algorithm may be problematic, as it may incorrectly flag non-offensive tweets. The algorithm may be the result of machine learning or manual review. It may be a passive-aggressive way to suppress dissenting opinions. Social networks should be more transparent about how their algorithms work, as algorithms are influencing public opinion. Democrats are proposing racial equity audits of tech companies, which could have a significant impact on product development.
David Sacks: It's difficult to build an algorithm that accurately determines which statements should be flagged as warnings. Social media platform algorithms are influencing public opinion, and social networks should be more transparent about how their algorithms work. Racial equity audits could be similar to Microsoft's antitrust lawsuit, restricting product development. So-called racial equity audits are actually conducted by political activists, and their standards are not objective and fair. Racial equity audits lack clear standards and principles, and companies must comply with the subjective opinions of auditors. The term "equity" is often used in political contexts to mask power grabs. If Democrats really want to implement certain policies, they should propose bills directly instead of pressuring companies. Democrats use terms like "racial equity audit" to mask their power-grabbing intentions. When political frameworks use "equity" to create more equity, the results are often bad. It's better to pursue equality of opportunity than equality of outcome.
Bari Weiss: Fintech companies may refuse service to certain customers based on their political stances. When politicians use the word "equity," it usually means they're trying to grab power. Square's Cash App has successfully helped urban communities improve their financial situations.
Deep Dive
The discussion explores the impact of Twitter's content warning algorithm on free speech and user interactions. The hosts debate whether the algorithm is machine-learned or human-edited and its implications for transparency.
- David Sacks' tweet was flagged by Twitter's content warning algorithm.
- The hosts discuss whether the flagging is algorithmic or editorial.
- Concerns are raised about transparency and the potential for bias in algorithmic moderation.
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