The chair of the Canadian Broadcasting Regulatory Authority has proposedonline streaming invoicesfor platforms such asYouTube.
Ian Scott can tell the Senate that is considering the bill that the Canadian Radio and Television Communications Commission does not want to manipulate the algorithm itself, but tells the platform: He said he had sex. Algorithm) To produce a specific result.
His remarks were confiscated by critics of the online streaming bill. Critics say they have confirmed that they have warned.
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OpenMedia's Matthew Hatfield states: Scott's remarks confirmed "what we have been saying all the time." OpenMedia is an organization dedicated to keeping the Internet open. It's mostly funded by individuals, but it's funded by Google, which the parent company also owns YouTube.
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YouTube includes influencers and streamers if the government forces digital platforms to promote Canadian content Digital creators warn that they may lose foreign profits.
This is because the algorithm crosses national borders. If you don't like or don't like Canadian songs presented to YouTube viewers in Canada, it may indicate that they aren't popular. As a result, it may be downgraded worldwide.
Bill Platforms such as Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify, which update and apply Canadian broadcast laws, are forced to take steps to make Canadian content (music, movies, TV shows, etc.) more "discoverable". increase.
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Michael Geist, Chairman of the University of Ottawa's Canadian Internet Law Research Committee, said these rules need to be algorithmically manipulated. is.
"Yes, that's why many Canadian digital creators have expressed concern about the bill and the harm it can cause," he said.
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"The CRTC chair indirectly says by pressure that the government cannot do it directly by law. I admitted that I can do it. Manipulate the platform to manipulate the algorithm and prioritize certain content over other content. "
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Geist Creators have said that content can be downgraded globally, reducing revenue and exposure.
However, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez publicly states that the bill will not require the platform to manipulate the algorithm.
On Thursday , His spokesman emphasized that the government's position has not changed, pointing out that some of Bill C-11 explicitly excludes algorithmic manipulation. The provisions of the bill would prevent the CRTC from issuing orders requiring "use of specific computer algorithms or source code."
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"The government wants more Canadians to find, select, and enjoy content. Ask CRTC to work with the platform to showcase the content. Canadian artists and creators. "
"It's up to the platform to decide how to best achieve these goals."
Scott is conducting a preliminary bill investigation Wednesday evening with Transport. He spoke when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Communications.
This week's online streaming bill has passed the House of Commons and will be scrutinized by the Senate.
In his opening remarks to the Commission, Scott stated that the CRTC was "greatly in favor" of the bill, but with some amendments, including one that would allow the dispute to continue to be resolved. Hope to be done.
YouTube, Spotify, CRTC declined to comment.
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