Unethical Algorithms of Massive Scale

Explore the ethical implications of large-scale algorithms in this Stanford University seminar. Delve into groundbreaking research on the Search Engine Manipulation Effect (SEME) and Search Suggestion Effect (SSE), examining their potential to influence opinions and voting behavior. Discover how biased search rankings and suggestions can impact decision-making without user awareness. Learn about a nationwide study that tracked election-related searches, revealing consistent bias in search results. Gain insights into The Sunlight Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to monitoring online manipulations. Hear from Dr. Robert Epstein, a renowned psychologist and expert in artificial intelligence, as he discusses the unprecedented power of internet algorithms to shape human behavior and the ethical concerns surrounding their use.