Attention is all they need
Today, let’s veer away from the world-altering article and models to discuss something equally pervasive but often overlooked: recommendation systems. Although these systems are omnipresent across the websites I frequent—suggesting what I "might like" and filtering out what I "might not"—their varying algorithms can lead to some amusing paradoxes. For instance, I have a distinct preference for crisp apples over mushy ones, but it’s unlikely that any recommendation system could discern such subtle distinctions. And then, there’s the almost comical scenario where after purchasing a refrigerator, e-commerce platforms continue to bombard me with deals on more refrigerators.