I believe there are broadly two types of introductory books on computer science. One type is books that get you to start ...

How do humans make remarkable decisions with limited data and computing power—and what can that efficiency teach us about AI?

The changing use of the word algorithm reflects this enhanced visibility. In fact, the meaning of this word has changed ...

Experts say users need greater control over recommendation algorithms, especially where personalization can exploit ...

Are we shaping our feeds or are they shaping us — and is this healthy? Faculty weigh in recommendation algorithms.

A multiscale sampling strategy pushes a classic network-distance guarantee into territory previous algorithms struggled to reach. Credit: Shutterstock A new algorithm solves a blind spot that has ...

After Nebraska used a new interRAI tool to slash Medicaid funding for nearly 900 people, NBC News uncovered the hidden logic behind some of the cuts. This article is part of “Disabled and Denied,” a ...

Fruit flies aren’t exactly famous for their brainpower; you’ve probably drowned more than one in a wine glass left too long on the patio table. And yet, working with roughly 140,000 neurons—a brain ...

Teenagers want a greater voice in the design and governance of platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, according to new research led by University College Dublin. Rather than passive victims ...

For years, social media giants controlled what users saw in their feeds. While people could follow accounts, like posts or hide content they didn’t enjoy, recommendation algorithms controlled what was ...

Algorithms are the foundation of modern computing. They help computers solve problems, process data, and make decisions efficiently. Understanding the different types of algorithms is an important ...