High school calculus is probably the last time you had to think about algorithms—if you’re lucky, that is. But for performers and content creators alike, there’s a new algorithm to worry about: ...

This post was co-authored by Vinícius Ferraz, Chief Data & AI Officer at ILI.DIGITAL AG. In today's world, algorithms are everywhere—curating our Spotify playlists, suggesting YouTube videos, and even ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When you open up Instagram, only some of what you see is from people ...

It’s hard to ignore the seismic shifts brought about by algorithm-driven content. Every time you scroll through your social media feed or check your favorite news app, algorithms are diligently at ...

Overview: TikTok’s 2026 algorithm continues to power one of the most engaging personalized content systems in social media.Instead of relying on followers, it p ...

Aviv Ovadya is affiliated with the the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard, the AI & Democracy Foundation, the newDemocracy Foundation, and the Centre for Governance of AI. Luke Thorburn does not work for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Does your YouTube algorithm feel kind of…stuck? I know I’ve been ...

The global supply chain, the invisible engine propelling our interconnected world, is a tightrope that is perpetually teetering on the edge of disruption. Inflation, geopolitical tensions, ...

We all know algorithms run our digital lives, but rarely can we peek behind the curtain to see how that content actually ends up in our feeds. Lucky for us, Meta has an explainer on how your Threads ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...