'Autoplay got me there': How YouTube's algorithm built a following for fascist group Patriotic Alternative

YouTube is a key tool in recruiting far-right activists to the largest British fascist group Patriotic Alternative (PA), ...
WHYY

Will A.I. kill human creativity – and critical thinking?

Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel written by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astounding, and users are now able to create hyper-realistic videos ...
Reuters

What is so special about TikTok's algorithm?

While the creation of this new entity marks a big step toward avoiding a U.S. ban, as well as easing trade and tech-related tensions between Washington and Beijing, there is still uncertainty ...
Her Campus

How To See & Change Your Algorithm With Instagram’s New Feature

With finals over and done with, I’ve been spending my extra free time doom-scrolling on Instagram Reels. Now that I have more time on my hands, I’ve noticed just how many additions Reels has had in ...
Engadget

Instagram will let you control which topics its algorithm recommends

For the first time, Instagram will start letting you control the topics its algorithm recommends, much as you now can on TikTok. The new feature is starting with the Reels tab but will eventually come ...
The Verge

Instagram gives you more control over your Reels algorithm

Users can choose which topics to see more or less of in Reels, and soon Instagram’s Explore tab. Users can choose which topics to see more or less of in Reels, and soon Instagram’s Explore tab. is a ...
NPR

New limits for rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices

Landlords could no longer rely on rent-pricing software to quietly track each other's moves and push rents higher using confidential data, under a settlement between RealPage Inc. and federal ...
Reuters

Google says it has developed landmark quantum computing algorithm

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Google said it has developed a computer algorithm that points the way to practical applications for quantum computing and will be able to generate unique data for use ...
WHYY

Will AI kill human creativity?

Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel authored by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astounding. The latest release of OpenAI’s Sora video generation ...