(hmm does the lay-meaning of “algorithm” encompass the data, especially any ongoing recurring effects it would have. I think it must. A ML model is a product of its data.)
I think the trick with these systems is letting users talk back to the algorithm and help it out. Likes, or more meaningful signals of appreciation, help. Reddit go by without a recommender system because users were expected to essentially explicitly communicate all of their interests by subscribing to subreddits. Ranking is another way.
(hmm does the lay-meaning of “algorithm” encompass the data, especially any ongoing recurring effects it would have. I think it must. A ML model is a product of its data.)
I think the trick with these systems is letting users talk back to the algorithm and help it out. Likes, or more meaningful signals of appreciation, help. Reddit go by without a recommender system because users were expected to essentially explicitly communicate all of their interests by subscribing to subreddits. Ranking is another way.