Source: Fox News
Summary
Kamala Harris used yellow and pink flowers to explain how social media algorithms can repeatedly show users similar content, suggesting the technology can influence online behavior. She made the remarks during an appearance on “Off Air with Big Boy” when asked about AI, TikTok, and Instagram. Harris said people should recognize when they are being targeted by algorithms. Fox News hosts, including Sean Hannity, responded with mockery. Harris, a 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, has previously faced criticism for her explanations of artificial intelligence.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Harris used flowers to explain algorithms.
Hannity mocked the example.
Algorithms keep sending the same thing over and over.
Flowers are just a way to say people are being targeted.
Author: Evan Null
Former Vice President Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris used yellow and pink flowers to explain how social media algorithms can repeatedly feed users similar content. She made the remarks during an appearance on “Off Air with Big Boy” after host Big Boy asked about AI, TikTok, Instagram, and the role personalized algorithms could play in shaping how Americans consume information.
Algorithms and Targeting
Harris said that if you keep seeing the same thing over and over again, you are being targeted. She argued that algorithms assume people have no interest beyond what they’ve already seen. Harris, who previously played a leading role in the Biden administration’s work on artificial intelligence, continued with a colorful example.
Mockery from Fox News
Harris’ explanation drew a mocking response from Fox News hosts, including Sean Hannity. Hannity responded to the soundbite with confusion. His guest, Jimmy Failla, joked that Harris thinks “AI is Allen Iverson from the Philadelphia 76ers.” Harris, the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential nominee, has not said whether she will seek the White House again in 2028.
Criticism of Harris’ Explanations
Harris has faced criticism in the past over her explanations of artificial intelligence. In 2023, she said, “AI is kind of a fancy thing. First of all, it’s two letters. It means artificial intelligence, but ultimately what it is is it’s about machine learning.” Her latest comments come after she called on President Donald Trump to pursue an international agreement aimed at limiting dangerous uses of AI and establishing global testing standards.
Context and Reactions
Harris’ remarks were made during a discussion about the role of personalized algorithms in shaping how Americans consume information, including ahead of the midterm elections. The conversation took place on “Off Air with Big Boy,” a show hosted by Big Boy. Harris’ use of flowers as an analogy for algorithmic behavior was met with skepticism and humor from some media figures.
