19 Aug 2022

Quick take | Algorithm registrations are a revolution – but not for the reason you think

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Media is abuzz this week over the cyber regulator's (CAC) new public-facing algorithm database, which last Friday published its first batch of 30 registered algos.

Many of the biggest names in China tech are among the registrants, including Netease News, 360 Search, Meituan, Sina Weibo, Youku Video...