Update: The AI system that runs our local library's book picks keeps missing what our community actually reads

People think it's smart, but it keeps suggesting tech manuals when all the kids want are graphic novels.

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Oh wow, I totally get this! I used to assume the AI knew best because it's "smart," but then I saw it recommend a dense book on coding to a ten year old who just wanted Dog Man. That really showed me the data it uses is just out of touch. It needs to see what's actually getting checked out, not just old categories.

shane_wilson1mo ago

The Tech Review journal said most library AIs use old genre lists. @matthew_west, adding new interests is good, but first it has to get the basics right.

matthew_west1mo ago

Give the AI a chance to introduce new interests.

the_spencer16d ago

Doubt the AI needs to invent new interests when it can't handle the old ones. It recommended War and Peace to my nephew who just learned to read. Maybe fix the basics before getting fancy.