In an unprecedented move, Chinese technology giants disclosed specifics of their algorithms to the nation’s regulators.
One of China’s most powerful regulators, the Cyberspace Administration of China, on Friday published a list of 30 algorithms from companies, including e-commerce and gaming giant Tencent, along with a brief explanation of each one’s function.
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It happens after China passed a law in March that controls how tech companies use recommendation algorithms. The regulations mandate that businesses obtain a license before offering news services and allow users to opt-out of recommendation algorithms.