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Algorithms mirror flaws and fuel mistrust. Surveillance erodes privacy. Mindful choices, collective action—laws, literacy—can reclaim humanity.
How do the algorithms that populate our social media feeds actually work? In a piece for Time Magazine excerpted from his recent book Robin Hood Math, Noah Giansiracusa sheds light on the algorithms ...
They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a remarkable window in the hidden engines powering social media.
The polarising impact of social media isn’t just the result of bad algorithms – it is inevitable because of the core components of how the platforms work, a study with AI-generated users has ...
Sponsored Insights Why agencies must look beyond ‘post-quantum crypto’ algorithms to secure their data As NIST rolls out advanced PQC standards to address the ‘Harvest now, decrypt later’ threat, a ...
These algorithms shape so much of our lives in a way that is both thrilling and uncomfortable. How do you see people trying to resist or shape the influence of social media algorithms?
In addition to cost, range anxiety and fast-charging capability, the safety of Li-ion batteries (LIBs) is an important factor when considering an electric vehicle (EV). Practical application use cases ...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota on Tuesday joined a wave of states suing TikTok, alleging the social media giant preys on young people with addictive algorithms that trap them ...
Greystar, which manages nearly 950,000 apartments, has agreed to stop using “anti-competitive” algorithms to suggest rents. ProPublica previously showed how such software lets landlords set ...
Labor unions mobilize to challenge advance of algorithms in workplaces The AFL-CIO and other labor groups are working with state legislators across the nation to advance AI regulations designed to ...