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China has released the algorithm of your favourite apps
Chinese tech giants like Tik Tok have been forced to share details of their prized algorithms with the Chinese government
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It’s an unprecedented move that signals Beijing’s oversight over its domestic internet sector.
The Cyberspace Administration of China has now released 30 algorithms alongside a description of their purpose from companies including Alibaba and gaming giant Tencent.
Algorithms are the secret sauce behind the success of many of China’s technology companies because they target users with products or videos based on information about that customer.
It’s unclear how much insight the regulator had into the inner workings behind the algorithms from the technology companies.
China’s move to create a registration system for algorithms is unprecedented.
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