Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

No

No, and the government has no right to interfere with private intellectual property

Yes, and should also share their algorithms with their customers

Large Tech companies should be required to give up algorithms to regulators only if there is proof of suspicious acts where the tech company has committed fraud, scams, or other criminal acts to the detriment of the consumer.

No, but if it's a threat to the common safety or the nation, then allow it.

The government should consider mandating the transparency of algorithms used by large tech companies to prevent societal harm and fraud.

Yes, but the information should not be public to other companies or even the people unless necessary.

Yes, companies like Nvidia and other software industries have taken too much advantage of abadonware, if they don't want to support their code, let the people do it for them.

I think after a certain period of time, it should be mandated to share. I believe that a company has the right to its own property for a short period of time before sharing its product

Algorithms today are destroying who we are, what we see and how we behave. No single company should have sole oversight over it. Open source algorithms, not their entire tech. To keep them in check.

Yes, but the regulatory capacity must be non-political and designed to avoid capture by industry or special interest groups.

Large tech companies should share their algorithms with regulators if their platforms are harmful towards society, including a large demographic of teenagers.

Yes, large tech companies that use algorithms to manipulate users should be required to open-source their algorithms for public review.

Intellectual property is a real thing, however the government getting into private business goes against America as a principle

Depends on the situation, for example if a big tech company is suspected of doing wrong doing with their algorithm and in order to stay relevant and not screw anyone over, they should comply with regulators unless the company is paying them off.

No, unless there are serious allegations of harm. However, there should be minor incentives to sharing them.

They could used that information in a bad intention to create propaganda but if its controlled then i see no wrong in the government having that information

If algorithms impact mass human attention, they need to be open-source and treated as utilities. Otherwise no, govt has no room to control private property preemptively except in the express interest of the public at large on a case by case basis.

no because i feel that we as america are the strongest country and we have the best technology. to share our technology would be sharing it with foreign adversaries.

Kind of, The government should be able to get the needed information but they should not need to control everything.

I say yes but they don't have to if they feel unsafe or harmed. there is no reason to force people to share stuff they created.

50/50, no because if it's private itellectual property then the government needs proof that it is harmful and needs a warent to have anything to do with it because of yur fourth amendmet right, but i also say yes because i think that we should have some that are an open source for everyone

Yes, if it has the chance to share private info or be a danger to someone else if something were to happen to it.

I don't think government should interfere with large tech companies, but I believe that algorithms should be shared depending on what the algorithm is for.

I do not really know because I feel like it is not that bad but I can see where confidentiality could be a problem.

Yes, however only with independent regulators to ensure customer safety especially for children without compromising proprietary information.

Yes, and the government should be allowed to monitor these algorithms and make sure companies aren't doing anything suspicious.

I feel like these are all bad options, all ripe for exploitation. There has to be a better way to achieve these results, of not having our social media and our technology consume and erode us

Only in instances where it is beneficial for the national security of our Country. All algorithms should be kept private and secure throughout the proceedings. The Tech Company should also be paid for their services.

Some companies have algorithms that they don't want disclosed because of the fear of corporate espionage/sabotage. I think that the government should regulate the algorithms; they should add limits to the amount of information companies can extract from the devices they sell, but they should also ensure that the information relating to how the algorithms operate and what they do should not be disclosed to protect the privacy and business model of the company.

Transparency is a must to protect consumer rights. Companies should be able to protect their interests within and through legal channels.

it doesnt matter, regardless of what the gov says the companies are still gonna be doing under the table work

No, its there intellectual property, but software should be open sourced still as its better practically

I could see this for the future when things become more advanced, but as of right now I find this irrelevant

I don't really have a strong opinion because I don't think you should put your actual age on things, but I think it might help too protect the development of young people's brains.

Yes, and social media and the means of mass communication should be publicly owned, never by private individuals.

No, unless Congressional legislation is passed that requires it be shared with an independent regulator.

Incomplete questions what kind of tech companies and what kind of algorithms were you purposely vague to skew the results

Another complicated question. The concern and dangers of AI is here and the government is not responding fast enough. The government will likely embrace the technology for its benefit. However if you make everything open source, this primes it for hackers to dive in and commit catastrophic damage.

Yes, and no. If the company is willing to make it so that the data is locked down, then no. If they freely share the data, then yes.

No, the use, data input collected, data output, and storage of data based on algorithms should be regulated by the government. Unless the company receives government funds in any way, the algorithms themselves should remain proprietary.

Yes, in the way that they share it with the end user snd still protect their information. No - the government needs to stick to keeping house rules, not reading Betsy’s diary. Can we get back to a place where everyone knows their roll, please.

No, only if there is proof of them pushing inappropriate things to a certain group of people to build a perspective about something.

No, only if it is harmful or shows proof that it could be directly used to help the American people.

I think that making sur the government can see it is fine, as long as they don't interfere or corrupt it.

Yes, but the information goes through and stays with the U.S. Government to protect trademarked secrets.

Yes, but only if it is used to catch criminals and pedophiles and the government tells us these regulations and makes it very clear what they will use it for

This power can be easily abused and misused by tech companies, especially social media platforms. Tech companies should have a balance between algorithms and users of said company.

Yes, and if these companies are considered part of the public square, they should be held responsible for constitutional violations of free speech.

The question of whether governments should mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators is a complex issue with significant arguments on both sides. While increased algorithmic transparency could promote accountability and fairness, opponents warn it could also harm innovation, create regulatory uncertainty, and compromise trade secrets and data privacy.
Arguments for mandatory algorithmic sharing
Increase accountability and fairness
Prevent biased outcomes: Algorithms can perpetuate existing biases from historical or unrepresentative training data, leading to dis…  Read morecriminatory outcomes in areas like hiring, lending, or law enforcement. By auditing algorithms, regulators can identify and address these biases, promoting equal treatment.
Stop harmful manipulation: Tech company algorithms influence what content users see, which can be used to manipulate behavior or spread misinformation. Regulatory access could help prevent or mitigate this harm.
Establish accountability for "black box" decisions: Many complex AI systems are "black boxes" whose decision-making processes are not clear, even to their creators. Mandatory disclosure would ensure that companies are held responsible for the decisions made by their algorithms.
Bolster public trust
Increase transparency: Sharing algorithms with regulators can enhance transparency and public trust by giving people a clearer understanding of how their data is used and how algorithms influence their lives.
Provide meaningful review: When algorithmic decisions significantly affect individuals, such as being denied a loan or a job, they should be able to inspect and challenge the reasoning.
Encourage fair competition
Break up monopolies: Mandating the sharing of proprietary technology could help break up the monopolistic power of large tech companies, potentially allowing smaller competitors to thrive.
Level the playing field: Regulated transparency could help balance the competitive landscape and reduce the ability of dominant companies to

The state of AI is amuch and political leaders are in bed with the enemies. I do think that AI SHOULD be mandated and emergency kill switches should be given to the whole group and not one man to decide. It shows that it's decreasing and deleting our co gnative skills and deleting jobs left and write, but not by the government because that can't even control their president and are activally hurting people.

Only if the tech companies comply and are simply okay with the idea. Some algorithms aren't and shouldn't be free, while others are.

Yes regulators should exist, companies should still be able to hold privacy that boosts their company but not to the point where it hurts users, that should be illegal.

Yes, it should be made public to their customers. They should still be allowed to copyright the code so competitors can't just steal it or make an identical copy of it, but it should be public so we know they aren't abusing the system and being fair.

I'm split between these two. Giving away algorithms will destroy the tech world, but it will also keep people safe and know what they are getting into.

Open source code is great, and public access to knowledge is even better; security and intellectual property are legitamate reasons to maintain secrecy though.

I believe government websites and social media would stay closed source but everything without the need for personal information should be open source.

It only matters if the large tech companies are being out of control and are attempting to cause harm to the users or something similar. In which privacy is also a major issue as then the public would be moneterd at almost every moment. So I'm at the stance of no since it may cause more harm than good.

Yes, they should have the algorithms available to professional regulators but not to everyone since an unprofessional citizen may misuse the information.

Yes, the software and algorithms should be open for regulators to look through if there is any thoughts of misuse.

The algorithm is a product that companies pay for or develop themselves if they sell it as a consumer product it should be part of it with restrictions on if people can develop it further and sell it as there own using the existing copyright systems.

Yes, and all software and other related products should be open source, and companies should not be able to sue for someone using their open source software for something they did not intend for, unless there is a law being broken

No, I think we should share lots of things, but I do not want terrorists or foreign enemies to get access to our algorithms.

Yes, this could ensure tech companies won't manipulate algorithms/ make algorithms more understandable to the users

Yes, and also with the customer, however there should be legislation preventing the piracy of intellectual property with criminal penalties.

It depends on what the algorithm is being used for but the government should never have complete control to demand the companies to share for any reason.

I believe there should be oversight, but not full access to proprietary code. Regulators should be able to audit or review algorithms under strict confidentiality when there’s a public interest—like discrimination, misinformation, or safety risks—but without forcing companies to give up their trade secrets. The goal should be accountability without stifling innovation or compromising intellectual property.

No, but they should have to explain how they work if they affect a large societal group or have a large group of users

The High Sanhedrin, as the final arbiter, has the absolute authority to compel any person or entity to reveal any information necessary for a trial or investigation into unrighteous conduct. We do not mandate blanket sharing, as that is inefficient. However, if an enterprise is accused of using its algorithms for usury, deception, or oppression, the Sanhedrin will compel their disclosure as a matter of course.

Yes. The algorithms are the real problem on social media, and they should be regulated as to not poison and concentrate which content people consume.

It should not be shared as matter of fact, but a framework for requesting the info should be required for high-impact companies, with penalties for delaying or avoidance

Yes but only for sites with a determined tangible impact on people’s lives (I.e. dating, social, and news apps)

Yes, for why do you have regulators, the rich are treated differently then normal people, take ice as example

Customers should be told about the algorithms and their purpose but government shouldn't have to make corporations be not corrupt to have this be a question

Yes but only if they have permission from a judge saying that they have enough proof to look at it, and the government has to keep it entirely confidential and only can interfere from there if it is drastically negatively impacting the health of great amounts of people (also decided by a judge)

No because companies have a right to protect their product but there's always a downfall to not having someone regulate that product.

Yes, and break them all up into smaller businesses. Then turn them into personal, collective or state property.

No, but we should pass more regulations on what the algorithms are allowed to promote/do to protect users.