La ricerca di un modello per la regolare le nuove tecnologie

Contrary to social rhetoric that portrays algorithms as objective and efficient tools, free from the distortions and limitations typical of human action, they do not offer a singular, purely technical-mathematical solution to problems. Instead, algorithms inherently involve political choices at various stages of their design and implementation. Algorithms should not be conceived solely as technical instruments operating autonomously and in isolation. Analyzing them independently of the context in which they are developed and employed neglects the broader assembly of thought systems, finance, politics, infrastructure, institutions, and interpersonal relationships that shape their production. To study, legislate, and potentially influence the role of algorithms in our society, it is essential to establish a common semantics centered on the culturally and socially structured relationships between automated systems and individuals.We propose a tripartite hermeneutic paradigm, defined as the "Algorithmic Social System" (SSA), which aims to deconstruct the complex "socio-technical construct" called "algorithm" into its three interacting agents: data, code, and people. Examining the dynamic interaction among these agents, particularly the level of awareness and perception that users have of them, illuminates how the evolution of narratives and social imaginaries drives change in technical fields at the intersection of law, politics, and digital technologies. It also facilitates a deeper examination of the power dynamics emerging from the pervasive use of algorithms and their capacity to influence society. This model can thus serve as an analytical prism, providing a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between technological artifacts, law, and discourse in processes of institutional and infrastructural change.