A report finds algorithms used by many Connecticut state agencies sometimes rely on historically biased data sets. That means automated decision-making in the state could perpetuate discrimination.
Algorithmic influence: Researchers found X's 'For you' feed shifted political views toward conservative positions and boosted conservative-coded content. Lasting effects: Even after returning to ...
You may think you’re too smart to fall for a conspiracy theory. Your social media is dedicated to cat videos, Trader Joe’s hauls and Saturday Night Live sketches. You think you’re safe in this ...
Algorithms have taken on an almost mythical significance in the modern world. They determine what you see on social media and when browsing online, help form people’s belief systems, and impact the ...
If you’re a Twitter user, you’ll know that when scrolling through your home feed, in between posts from accounts you follow, you’ll sometimes see tweets tagged “you might like”. In other words, ...