The Social Life of Noise.

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  • Author(s): Weinberger, David
  • Source:
    Online Searcher. Jul/Aug2019, Vol. 43 Issue 4, p46-47. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      BOOKS; CONSUMER attitudes; MACHINE learning; ONLINE information services; SOCIAL skills; LIBRARY public services
    • Abstract:
      In this article, the author presents his views on need for librarian's viewpoint for recommendations of books rather than artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms generating recommendations online for readers. It mentions information on Amazon.com Inc. that uses AI for recommendations of books which aimed at making the easiest possible sale; and also mentions need for librarian's viewpoint for recommendations of books for reader's curiosity, sociality, and democracy.