Facebook is willing to open algorithms to regulators, Clegg says


Clegg also said the Facebook is open to changing a 1996 provision of US law that insulates companies from liability for what users post. — AP

Facebook’s chief spokesman said the company is willing to subject itself to greater oversight to ensure its algorithms are performing as intended and aren’t harming users.

Nick Clegg, Facebook’s vice-president for global affairs, defended the company’s business practices against accusations from a whistle-blower that it had put profits ahead of users’ well-being.

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