Can an Anti-Algorithm “fix” healthcare?
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This video examines personalized and generalized algorithms used in social media platforms and healthcare systems respectively and the biases that could arise from each system.
Algorithms are found in almost all things electronic. From YouTube videos to factors deciding healthcare resource allocation, they can affect our opinions on various subjects. This video examines personalized and generalized algorithms used in social media platforms and healthcare systems respectively and the biases that could arise from each system. The creators of the video also explore a potential method called “Anti-Algorithm” that may be used to counteract the biases as a result of algorithms.
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