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Are Recommender Systems Fair? A Critical Look at the Challenges and Solutions

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Recommender systems have become an integral part of our daily lives, powering the personalized recommendations that we receive on social media, e-commerce platforms, and streaming services. These systems are designed to make our lives easier by suggesting products, services, and content that are relevant to our interests and preferences. However, as powerful as these systems … [Read more...] about Are Recommender Systems Fair? A Critical Look at the Challenges and Solutions

How NPO Provides Personal Recommendations Based on Viewed Content

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For over 60 years, the Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO), Public Broadcasting Organization, has been producing and broadcasting radio and television. Every week, NPO reaches 85% of the Dutch population, with a larger presence online. To provide relevant content for online viewers, NPO recently implemented several smart data applications. Personal broadcasts Because of changes … [Read more...] about How NPO Provides Personal Recommendations Based on Viewed Content

How Data Science Can Help You Select Your Coffee

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Behind every successful person, there is tons of coffee. Successful or not or on your way to success, coffee is the beverage of choice for many of us. Today a coffee drinker faces a choice overload problem there are too many varieties, blends and roasts to choose from. Is there a way to simplify this problem? How can data science help us to streamline our choices without … [Read more...] about How Data Science Can Help You Select Your Coffee

Recommendation Engines Are Crucial For Positive User Experiences

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Recommender systems are one of the most common applications of big data. The most known application is probably Amazons recommendation engine, which allows users to get a personalized webpage when they visit Amazon.com. But e-tailers are not the only companies that use recommendation engines to persuade customers to buy additional products. Recommender systems can also be used … [Read more...] about Recommendation Engines Are Crucial For Positive User Experiences