The algorithm is considered the main engine behind TikTok's global popularity. But what is so special about it? A recent Reuters report breaks down a few key findings.

Overview: TikTok’s 2026 algorithm continues to power one of the most engaging personalized content systems in social media.Instead of relying on followers, it p ...

Music platforms have just released their annual summaries of what each user listens to most. A researcher of their algorithms ...

In 2025, the Instagram algorithm has become more advanced than ever, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to decide what content users see in their Feeds, Reels, Stories, Explore pages, ...

Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about fitness, health and wearable tech Algorithms have taken on an almost mythical significance in the modern world. They ...

The time has come when views on Tik Tok are the top priority, when adults don’t fall asleep without watching popular videos, and children start filming on Tik Tok before they have learned to connect ...

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: ...