#algorithms
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
'Remarkable' Mathematical Proof Describes How to Solve Seemingly Impossible Computing Problem
You enter a cave. At the end of a dark corridor, you encounter a pair of sealed chambers. Inside each chamber is an all-knowing wizard. The prophecy says
Science & Technology | Social Media
How TikTok’s algorithm made it a success: ‘It pushes the boundaries’
The company’s secret sauce is what populates its For You Page, which predicts the videos that will pique a viewer’s interest
News | News Items
Frances Haugen says Facebook's algorithms are dangerous. Here’s why. | MIT Technology Review
The Facebook whistleblower's testimony at the Senate hearing raised serious questions about how its algorithms work—and what its users get to see.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook denies its algorithms are a problem, but launches a tool to more easily view a non-algorithmic News Feed
Following years of backlash over its algorithms and their ability to push people to more extreme content, which Facebook continues to deny, the company today announced it would give its users new tools to more easily switch over to non-algorithmic views o
Science & Technology | Technology
When Algorithms Decide Whose Voices Will Be Heard
As AI’s reach grows, the stakes will only get higher.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
'Norsemen' producer gamed Netflix's algorithm with Facebook ads
Anders Tangen was pretty sure Minnesota residents would dig the Viking comedy.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Exclusive: LinkedIn goes niche - Axios
Users may have noticed that their notifications or engagements on LinkedIn have increased.
Advice & Self-Help | Dating
Tinder explains how its algorithm works - The Verge
Tinder published a blog post today about how its algorithm works and how it’s depreciated its former Elo scores, which ranked people based off attractiveness.
Science & Technology | Tech
As algorithms take over, YouTube’s recommendations highlight a human problem
A supercomputer playing chess against your mind to get you to keep watching.
Science & Technology | Social Media
The New Facebook Algorithm 2018: Everything Marketers Need to Know
An inside look into the brand new Facebook Algorithm for 2018 with information directly from an exclusive News Feed webinar for publishers. Here's what brands and marketers need to know.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Mark Zuckerberg Says Facebook to Become 'More Meaningful' | Fortune
Facebook is changing the way it filters posts and videos on its centerpiece News Feed, amid a series of planned changes.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Mark Zuckerberg Can’t Stop You From Reading This Because The Algorithms Have Already Won
And the machines are running the asylum.
Miscellaneous | Social Media
Dear Instagram, We Hate The Stupid Algorithm -- Sincerely, Every User | HuffPost
It’s dumb, it’s wrong, it’s counterproductive, it’s rude, it’s frustrating, it’s confusing, it’s downright evil. All these things and a lot more can be s...
Miscellaneous | Social Media
How to Detect Fake News in Real-Time – NewCo Shift
Fast enough to empower humans to take action
Miscellaneous | Social Media
How to Destroy the Business Model of Breitbart and Fake News
Many companies don’t know that their ads are appearing next to abhorrent content. Tell them.
Science & Technology | UX Design
The Biggest UX Challenges Of 2017
UX is no longer just about user experience. It's about social justice.
