You might be familiar with the terms "seggs" and "unalive" if you've spent time on social media platforms. They're a part of ...

What is an algorithm? It can feel like a big, abstract, concept. So here’s presenter Jon Stroud with a step-by-step guide.

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Netflix’s recommendation algorithm is one of the most closely guarded secrets in Silicon Valley. It’s the series of numbers and variables that suggests what viewers should watch next, and behind ...

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As sky-high rents and a housing shortage become major issues in the 2024 presidential election, the U.S. Justice Department has sued software company RealPage, alleging its algorithm enabled ...

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