The Conversation

TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the ‘For You’ page works

Kelley Cotter has received funding from the National Science Foundation. Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S.
The Conversation

Including race in clinical algorithms can both reduce and increase health inequities – it depends on what doctors use them for

Anirban Basu received funding support from a consortium of ten biomedical companies to the University of Washington through an unrestricted gift. Health practitioners are increasingly concerned that ...
Psychology Today

Algorithm Aversion: Who Trusts Algorithms to Make Decisions?

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 ...
techtimes

10 Instagram Secrets for 2026: What the Instagram Algorithm Doesn't Want You to Know + Top IG Engagement Tips

Crack the code of Instagram’s 2026 algorithm with insider secrets and proven IG engagement tips to maximize your content’s reach and visibility. Pixabay, ALUREAN Instagram's algorithm has always been ...
Chicago Sun-Times

How social media algorithms warp our perceptions

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