Algorithms shape search, social media, and reputations, prioritizing relevance, engagement, quality, and machine ...

Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

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In an era dominated by social media, misinformation has become an all too familiar foe, infiltrating our feeds and sowing seeds of doubt and confusion. With more than half of social media users across ...

Breaking up has always been hard. But in the digital age, consciously uncoupling has never been more difficult. So, what are the rules of engagement for blocking someone after you've called it quits?

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...

Algorithms don't just pick playlists. They're changing your life Joy Buolamwini and Kyle Chayka want you to know: Algorithms aren't that complicated. "To me, an algorithm is just a sequence of steps ...