(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kelley Cotter, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) Chinese tech giant ByteDance has signed ...

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With finals over and done with, I’ve been spending my extra free time doom-scrolling on Instagram Reels. Now that I have more time on my hands, I’ve noticed just how many additions Reels has had in ...

The new Instagram feature reveals what the algorithm thinks you like and lets you adjust it, reshaping how content gets recommended on Reels. Instagram launched Your Algorithm in the U.S. today, a ...

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In a world run by computers, there is one algorithm that stands above all the rest. It powers search engines, encrypts your data, guides rockets, runs simulations, and makes the modern digital ...

The experimental model won't compete with the biggest and best, but it could tell us why they behave in weird ways—and how trustworthy they really are. ChatGPT maker OpenAI has built an experimental ...

The LinkedIn algorithm can feel like a mysterious gatekeeper, deciding which posts reach only a few connections and which break free into wider feeds. For professionals, creators, and brands, ...

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, ...