Recommender systems are machine learning applications in online platforms that automate tasks historically done by people. In the news industry, recommender algorithms can assume the tasks of editors ...

Thanks to algorithms, social media platforms can generate content that feels like it's made just for you. And while you may acknowledge that technology is what delivers the content, you may sometimes ...

Siding with Google, Meta and TikTok, a group of law professors are urging an appellate court to rule that algorithmic recommendations are protected by the First Amendment. "The First Amendment does ...

A Senate bill introduced Thursday would impose ad taxes on large social platforms that use algorithms to recommend content to users. The In Real Life Act, unveiled by Senator Chris Murphy ...

Whether on the web or the app, the home page of The New York Times is a crucial gateway, setting the stage for readers’ experiences and guiding them to the most important news of the day. The Times ...

Warning: This episode contains references to guns and gun violence. YouTube’s recommendation algorithm has always been key to keeping users on the site. Watch a cute cat video, and the platform spews ...

Goodreads has acquired Discovereads.com, a company that provides algorithmic book recommendations. Online, March 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Goodreads has acquired Discovereads.com, a company that ...

Steam discount sections will switch to an algorithm-driven system by early 2027. Valve plans to replace static daily deals ...

The In Real Life Act, unveiled by Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut), would require social platforms with at least $500 million in ad revenue to pay taxes at rates ranging from 10% to 50% -- but ...