[–] derram 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
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Algorithms no excuse for cartel behaviour, says European commish • The Register
'European Commissioner has urged competition enforcers to keep an eye out for cartels that use software “to work more effectively”, in a speech about algorithms and competition today. '
'That's precisely the issue in our case with Google Shopping."'
'The commission is currently investigating Google over allegations that its comparison shopping and advertising-related practices breach EU rules. '
'She said: “We’re not yet dealing with an algorithm quite as smart as [Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’s] Deep Thought. '
'But we do have computers that are more powerful than many of us could have imagined a few years ago. '
[–] 8437201? [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
“When an algorithm makes it harder to find rivals’ products, that could deny those rivals the chance to compete. And the result could be higher prices, and less choice, for consumers. That's precisely the issue in our case with Google Shopping."
The commission is currently investigating Google over allegations that its comparison shopping and advertising-related practices breach EU rules.
[–] SelfReferenceParadox ago
Speaking of 'algorithms' as a general concept is to me a hallmark of somebody who doesn't know what they're talking about.