Both co’s optimize feed/results for their own profit. But FB profit is more divergent from users’ interests than GOOG profit, AFAICT.https://twitter.com/benedictevans/status/923572042049273857 …
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This produces a feeling that FB exerts “more control” over their feed than GOOG. Whether it’s actually “more control” is just semantics.
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Google search is fast iterable with different search terms and advanced search settings and quotes. you can't fast iterate your FB feed.
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That’s an interesting distinction. Do you suppose it constrains how the two products can be developed?
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Isn't controlling the algorithm controlling the feed ? Decisions like showing viral autoplay videos from non-followed page over friends post
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I think Ben’s point was that FB tweaks its algo based on what users “want”/how they behave. So it’s not really in control... just optimizes.
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Internally, news feed team has a special dashboard where they can tweak parameters & see different types of feeds. I.... still want that.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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