A few weeks of X's algorithm can make you more right-wing—and it doesn't wear off quickly

A new study published in Nature has found that X's algorithm—the hidden system or "recipe" that governs which posts appear in your feed and in which order—shifts users' political opinions in a more ...
CNBC

Meta launches AI algorithm personalization feature for Threads

Meta on Wednesday debuted an AI feature called "Dear Algo" that lets Threads users personalize their content-recommendation algorithms. Threads users will be able to tell the Dear Algo tool what kinds ...
Engadget

X's 'open source' algorithm isn't a win for transparency, researchers say

The X logo appears on a smartphone screen. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NurPhoto via Getty Images) When X's engineering team published the code that powers the platform's ...
Search Engine Land

Google algorithm updates 2025 in review: 3 core updates and 1 spam update

Google launched four official and confirmed algorithmic updates in 2025, three core updates and one spam update. This is in comparison to last year, in 2024, where we had seven confirmed updates, then ...
TechCrunch

Instagram’s new ‘Your Algorithm’ tool gives you more control over the Reels you see

Instagram is introducing a new tool that lets you see and control your algorithm, starting with Reels, the company announced on Wednesday. The new tool, called “Your Algorithm,” lets you view the ...
NPR

New limits for rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices

Landlords could no longer rely on rent-pricing software to quietly track each other's moves and push rents higher using confidential data, under a settlement between RealPage Inc. and federal ...
Scientific American

Will American Ownership Change What TikTok Shows You?

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. TikTok’s algorithm, which shapes what more than a billion users see, has developed an almost mystical reputation for ...
Reuters

IBM says conventional AMD chips can run quantum computing error correction algorithm

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - IBM (IBM.N), opens new tab said on Friday it can run a key quantum computing error correction algorithm on commonly available chips ...
Reuters

Google says it has developed landmark quantum computing algorithm

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Google said it has developed a computer algorithm that points the way to practical applications for quantum computing and will be able to generate unique data for use ...
Forbes

LinkedIn's Algorithm Exposed: What They're Not Telling You About Getting Seen In 2025

LinkedIn support accidentally revealed its algorithm: it tracks "viewer tolerance," reducing visibility for authors whose posts are consistently ignored. To succeed, diversify content types weekly, ...
The National Law Review

California Passes Broad Limits on “Common Pricing Algorithms”

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...