BEIJING, Dec ‌20 (Reuters) - The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short ‌video platform TikTok has once again come under the spotlight after the app's Chinese owner ByteDance ...
If you happen to be on a Texas highway sometime this summer, and see a 50,000-pound semi truck barreling along with nobody behind the wheel, just remember: A self-driving truck is less likely to kill ...
TikTok’s algorithm favors mental health content over many other topics, including politics, cats and Taylor Swift, according to a Washington Post analysis. At first, the mental health-related videos ...
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by Spotify‘s algorithm recommending songs that don’t match your taste, there’s some good news. The streaming giant is finally giving you a way to take control of its ...
Spotify is attempting to give users more control over the music the streaming service recommends with a new playlist feature called "Prompted Playlist." The beta feature is rolling out in New Zealand ...
Instagram is introducing a new tool that lets you see and control your algorithm, starting with Reels, the company announced on Wednesday. The new tool, called “Your Algorithm,” lets you view the ...
The new Instagram feature reveals what the algorithm thinks you like and lets you adjust it, reshaping how content gets recommended on Reels. Instagram launched Your Algorithm in the U.S. today, a ...
In a turn of events that felt impossible just a few months ago, the Kansas City Chiefs are on the verge of missing the NFL playoffs for the first time in Patrick Mahomes's storied career. Now at 6–7 ...
The way people discover content, like music and art, is changing fast. AI-powered recommendation algorithms are creating fragmented social media feeds, carving pop culture into tiny, personalized ...
You may not be asking for more credit—but your bank’s systems could be giving it to you anyway. New research from King’s Business School and the Federal Reserve Board suggests that a largely unseen ...
In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Part of a score that's written to create a particular mood, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage ...
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.