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Shou Chew sits speaking with hands out in front of a red curtain.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew Increasing Use of AI in Content Moderation

He explained how TikTok's algorithm works at TED2023 but said the company's vision is what makes the app so successful.
By Rachyl Jones

TikTok’s Addictive Algorithm May Be Powered by Content Scraped From Its Rivals

Stolen content may have seeded the algorithm that makes recommendations to TikTok's users, the special sauce that has powered the platform to more than 1 billion monthly users.
By Isabella Simonetti

TikTok Moderator Sues Claiming PTSD Caused by Viewing Graphic Videos

A TikTok moderator is suing the social media platform and its parent company for the trauma she experienced as a result of viewing toxic videos.
By Isabella Simonetti

Apple’s New Credit Card Is Under Fire for Gender Discrimination

By Gabriela Barkho

Why This Year’s ‘Spotify Wrapped’ Feature Includes Astrology Data

By Helen Holmes
Winds of Winter Release Date Update

Engineer Trains Artificial Intelligence to Write the Next ‘Game of Thrones’ Book

By John Bonazzo
Used correctly, predictive policing can be used to address the complex factors underlying crime trends.

Why Big-Data Analysis of Police Activity Is Inherently Biased

By William Isaac and Andi Dixon
Hands off – but do we trust the car?

Finding Trust and Understanding in Autonomous Technologies

By David Danks
We’d rather have the full picture than see the world through a straw.

The Problem Isn’t Fake News, It’s Bad Algorithms—Here’s Why

By Ryan Holmes
Which candidate do you resemble?

Do You Look More Like Trump or Clinton? This Facial Recognition Site Shows You in Seconds

By Sage Lazzaro
Dating app Tinder relies on algorithms to decide which photos users see.

Algorithms Might Be Everywhere, But Like Us, They’re Deeply Flawed

By Jonathan Albright
Your Instagram timeline will still be the same tomorrow.

Don’t Worry, Your Instagram Timeline Will Stilll Be the Same Tomorrow

By John Bonazzo
Reddit users can't stand the new book of AMAS, and they're letting their aggression out in Amazon reviews. (Photo: Reddit)

Reddit Wants to Combat Its Homepage Problems

By John Bonazzo

Social Media-Scouting Algorithm Spots Subgroups to Sell Them Stuff

By Richy Rosario
IDK!

King of Nerds Invents App That’ll Get Him All The Girls At Debate Camp

By Kelly Faircloth

Nate Silver’s Sweep Is a Huge Win for ‘Big Data’

By Nitasha Tiku

Georgia Tech Team Working on a ‘MacGyver’ Bot; Hijinks Sure to Ensue

By Kelly Faircloth
Best without bugs. (Photo: flickr.com/violetmonde)

What Are Algorithms up to Today? Fighting Off Fruit Flies

By Kelly Faircloth

In the Future, a Computer Will Probably Write this Post

By Kelly Faircloth

As SEC Turns to Computers to Detect Fraud, Wall Street Cries Foul

By Ben Popper
They can teach you how to get a date

OkCupid Is Easy to Cheat On, Mathematically Speaking

By Ben Popper
Finally! The people will learn...some stuff.

How Google Tweaked Their Search, And Why They Decided To Talk About it

By Foster Kamer
A driver who failed a field sobriety test at a DUI traffic checkpoint stands in handcuffs waiting to be processed June 4, 2007 in Miami, Florida. Several law enforcement agencies were conducting the checkpoint and conducting saturation patrols to help save lives during the 4th of July holiday. The National Safety Council has rated the July 4th holdiay as one of most lethal holidays for drivers, with alcohol factoring into nearly half of all motor vehicle deaths. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Scammer, DecorMyEyes.com, Will See Jail Time

By Ben Popper

How Computer Science Solved the Puzzle of the 9/11 Memorial

By Ben Popper
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