Would there be some way to have the algorithms localized to the user (or instance)? If data needs to be compared between users, would there be some way to anonymize the data first?

[–] bamboo@lemm.ee 3 points 5 months ago

It’s a bit tricky but I think a privacy preserving algorithm is possible. Simply put, the more data available, the better an algorithm can be.

[–] BroBot9000@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Or just manage your interests and cultivate your own catalog of creators to follow.

[–] bamboo@lemm.ee 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I think the easy discoverability on these platforms is part of what makes them so popular. Using TikTok or similar, a user typically wants to be shown new things, it maintains a sense of novelty that keeps users constantly engaged. Having to do this manually would be a huge negative.

[–] BroBot9000@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

It’s what’s makes them addictive. Mindless doom scrolling an algorithm.

Give users control to block and follow whatever without being pushed for “engagement”

That’s for selling ads

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

I pretty much do exactly that when it comes to YouTube, and I almost never browse TikTok/Shorts/Reels-type content. Not everyone is like me though, and options for those who do enjoy short-form video would be good.