China Intensifies Scrutiny on Big Tech's Algorithm Practices

China's Cyberspace Administration is launching a campaign to curb internet echo chambers and discriminatory pricing algorithms. The initiative aims to prevent tech companies from using recommendation algorithms to create 'information cocoons' and to ensure transparency in content ranking. The directive also targets discriminatory pricing in e-commerce, requiring platforms to avoid pricing based on personal factors and to disclose algorithmic processes. Businesses have until the end of the year to comply, with assessments beginning in January.