Episode

AutoLike

Podcast
Data Skeptic
Published
Jun 17, 2026
Duration seconds
2118
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https://dataskeptic.com/blog/episodes/2026/autolike
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https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/35/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dataskeptic/Hieu_No_Ads_V1.mp3?dest-id=201630
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Summary

How can researchers audit recommendation systems when the algorithms are hidden from view? Hieu Le joins Kyle Polich to discuss Auto-Like, a reinforcement learning framework that systematically explores how platforms like TikTok personalize content feeds. The conversation covers recommendation transparency, black-box auditing, and the future of platform accountability.