Firstly, I'd like to say thank you to Summer for reading off notes because I must say I haven't had time to memorize everything that I want to say. So, I'm going to be reading off notes and apologies for this in advance. Today, I want to talk about why it's important to confuse the algorithm.And I'll start with this. So, let me ask you a question. How well does your social media know you. How well does the algorithm get into your feed everything that you are interested in.If the answer is yes, it knows me s ...

would be cool to just chat with the X algorithm, like “don’t show me any of swift kelce engagement things” and it just cleans up the feed ...

Regulatory Landscape - The Chinese government opposes the sale of TikTok's core algorithm [1] Business Impact - The editorial questions the value of TikTok without its signature algorithm [1]

Government Policy & Regulation - The Chinese government will not allow TikTok's parent company to sell its signature algorithm [1] Product & Technology - The editorial raises the question of what TikTok would be without its core algorithm [1]

Forbes Daily: China Says TikTok’s Algorithm Won’t Be Sold Anytime Soonhttps://t.co/J41tGpGk0m https://t.co/Aoz3nvpQLd ...

As TikTok fast approaches another potential ban in the U.S., the Chinese government is refusing to let its algorithm be sold. https://t.co/YgBEzznacY https://t.co/Bnbu1NvpN2 ...

Research Findings - Analysis of 90,000 comments from 600 videos tagged with "black people" and "China" revealed that 10% were race-related, with 80% of those expressing negative sentiments [3] - Manual categorization of 2,000 comments highlighted recurring themes such as mockery/harassment of Chinese women in interracial relationships and the portrayal of Black people as criminal, stupid, and animalistic [3][4] - The research uncovered instances of racial slurs and calls for genetic purism within the online comments [4] Societal Context - Despite outward diplomacy and strong ties between China and African countries, the daily reception of Black individuals in China tells a different story [5] - Historical events, such as the 1988 protests and the 2020 COVID-related mistreatment of Black residents in Guangzhou, highlight underlying tensions [5][6] - The tragedy involving a Black American teacher and a Chinese student was twisted to support claims of inherent Black violence, clashing with the Black Lives Matter movement [7] Algorithmic Influence - Algorithms on platforms like Bilibili incentivize outrage and controversy, leading to the amplification of hateful and extreme comments [9] - The design of these platforms fosters negativity bias, echo chambers, and confirmation bias, contributing to the spread of hate [10] Solutions and Recommendations - Meaningful connection, rather than mere proximity, is crucial for changing prejudice [13] - There is a need for better policies that encourage cross-cultural dialogue, humanize individuals, and hold platforms accountable [13] - The report advocates for recognizing that racism is not solely a Western issue but exists within our own platforms and language [16]

Account Growth Dynamics - Account growth is not linear but occurs in waves after gaining initial traction [1] - Accounts experience spikes during specific metas, establishing them as key figures and retaining high-value followers [2] Content Strategy - The algorithm naturally filters out low-quality tweets and highlights high-quality ones [1] - Users often only see the successful tweets from large accounts, overlooking the numerous less successful ones [1]

AI and Engineering Landscape - AI is rapidly transforming various aspects of life, from personalized recommendations to predictive maintenance [1][4][5][14][15][16] - The integration of AI raises concerns about job displacement for engineers and the need for continuous upskilling [7][11] - Engineers play a crucial role in designing AI systems with ethics, logic, and empathy, ensuring they benefit humanity [9][12][18][19] - AI is smart but lacks wisdom, highlighting the importance of human oversight and ethical considerations in AI development [18][19] Essential Skills for Engineers in the AI Era - Critical thinking is paramount for engineers to approach problems from different perspectives and innovate [21][22] - Creativity is essential for transforming dreams into innovative solutions [23] - Collaboration is crucial for engineers from diverse fields to work together effectively [24][25] - Communication skills are vital for conveying ideas, solving problems, and programming AI systems [25][26] Real-world Applications and Future Outlook - AI can be used to monitor driver behavior in real-time to prevent accidents [27][30] - A project to monitor driver behavior is expected to be commercialized within 6 months, with 97,000 ringgit awarded by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) [28] - Malaysia needs 30,000 more engineers in the next 10 years, with 508% of students taking STEM educations [31]

Strategy & Risk Management - The industry is at the mercy of algorithms that can change rapidly [1] - Recommends building with a long-term perspective rather than relying on short-term bets [1]