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: ...

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, ...

If you like to peruse your Instagram timeline but need help understanding the app's algorithm, Instagram has clarified why you see certain posts and may not see others. Instagram says there is not one ...

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 ...

I’ve been losing a lot of time to YouTube lately. I don’t even know why. In a down moment, I just find myself heading to the homepage and watching whatever comes up (usually weird Tears of the Kingdom ...

Jason Barnard is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker and award-winning innovator. He’s the CEO & founder of Kalicube. Here’s something no one tells you when you’re building a ...

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 ...

Since the heyday of radio, records, cassette tapes, and MP3 players, the branding of sound has evolved from broad genres like rock and hip-hop to “paranormal dark cabaret afternoon” and “synth space,” ...

Twitter recently released its algorithm source code on GitHub, which was met with debate and controversy. The release comes to increase transparency and give users a chance to offer feedback on how ...

“It falls to both the tech companies that built these systems and an engaged public to create technologies designed for social cohesion.” But what if we redesigned social media to bridge divides?

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

William Brady does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...