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I think "Good dinner, Bad movie" nights have ruined my recommendations

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Infinite (2021) So for the past year I've been learning a lot about machine learning, algorithms, and generative AI. Studies often look at recommendation systems for reaching the basics of different types of algorithms. One of the issues I have with these systems is that the recommendations can vary widely between systems. This can happen from a number of factors, the most obvious being that the systems providing the recommendation have access to different data. They are recommending based on your preferences and the preferences of others that the algorithm has associated with you. So a new system that knows nothing about you will recommend different things than a system that has more data on your preferences and activity.  Another trait I have noticed is that recommendation systems usually come with one flavor. By that I mean when you're looking at ratings and reviews on Amazon Prime, you can only see them as they are modified by the Amazon process and algorithms. ...

streamed citrus... pudding?

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 tablespoon mandarin segments, finely chopped (optional) 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons sweetened Greek yogurt (in place of the egg) 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt Combine, separately, wet and dry ingredients. Then combine them together. Put it in a bowl (buttered or oiled) and steam in a trivet in a pot until it reaches 190+°F  Top with whipped cream or a confection sugar drizzle.