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#artificial-intelligence

As We Train AI, Researchers Find It May Be Training Us

Humans change their behavior when training AI, leading to potential biases and new habits that influence future interactions.

Alan Mislove, researcher: There are technology companies with an incredible influence on how we speak and think'

Algorithms play a critical role in shaping access to information and opinion formation, significantly impacting democracy.

AI Lexicon A DW 05/17/2024

AI performs tasks requiring human intelligence using predefined instructions. Algorithms are mathematical rules to solve problems and predict user preferences. AI can generate its own algorithms.

Using Machine Learning Models for Soccer Betting Predictions - Soccer News

Artificial intelligence is reshaping sports betting, with algorithms processing vast data for accurate predictions and punter-bookie competition intensifying.

As We Train AI, Researchers Find It May Be Training Us

Humans change their behavior when training AI, leading to potential biases and new habits that influence future interactions.

Alan Mislove, researcher: There are technology companies with an incredible influence on how we speak and think'

Algorithms play a critical role in shaping access to information and opinion formation, significantly impacting democracy.

AI Lexicon A DW 05/17/2024

AI performs tasks requiring human intelligence using predefined instructions. Algorithms are mathematical rules to solve problems and predict user preferences. AI can generate its own algorithms.

Using Machine Learning Models for Soccer Betting Predictions - Soccer News

Artificial intelligence is reshaping sports betting, with algorithms processing vast data for accurate predictions and punter-bookie competition intensifying.
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#computer-science

An Explanation of the Minimax Algorithm

Recursion is essential for algorithms like Minimax, which evaluates options by simulating future game states.

Scientists Establish the Best Algorithm for Traversing a Map

Dijkstra's algorithm has been proven to be universally optimal for finding the best routes in any graph, regardless of traffic conditions.

Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 2: Fantastic Algorithms and Where to Find Them

Dijkstra created his shortest path algorithm quickly, illustrating the power of simplicity in problem-solving.

An Explanation of the Minimax Algorithm

Recursion is essential for algorithms like Minimax, which evaluates options by simulating future game states.

Scientists Establish the Best Algorithm for Traversing a Map

Dijkstra's algorithm has been proven to be universally optimal for finding the best routes in any graph, regardless of traffic conditions.

Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 2: Fantastic Algorithms and Where to Find Them

Dijkstra created his shortest path algorithm quickly, illustrating the power of simplicity in problem-solving.
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#social-media

Algorithms don't just pick playlists. They're changing your life

Algorithms, while often perceived as complex or threatening, are essentially sequences of steps designed to achieve specific outcomes.

Gentrified by design

Algorithms shape cultural consumption and creativity, leading to a homogenization of content.

Opinion | The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing

Consumers have less control over their social media content as algorithms curate feeds more autonomously.
Legal systems are beginning to hold tech companies accountable for algorithm-driven impacts.

The EU wants to know more about social media algorithms

European Commission is investigating social media algorithms for their societal impact including potential risks to democracy, mental health, and illegal content spread.

Why Follower Count is No Longer King in Social Media

Follower count is increasingly irrelevant as social media prioritizes engagement and content relevance.
Interest-based algorithms allow smaller creators to gain visibility, reshaping influence measurement.

Want to fight misinformation? Teach people how algorithms work

Social media algorithms are contributing to the global crisis of misinformation, revealing users' biases while remaining largely opaque and unexamined.

Algorithms don't just pick playlists. They're changing your life

Algorithms, while often perceived as complex or threatening, are essentially sequences of steps designed to achieve specific outcomes.

Gentrified by design

Algorithms shape cultural consumption and creativity, leading to a homogenization of content.

Opinion | The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing

Consumers have less control over their social media content as algorithms curate feeds more autonomously.
Legal systems are beginning to hold tech companies accountable for algorithm-driven impacts.

The EU wants to know more about social media algorithms

European Commission is investigating social media algorithms for their societal impact including potential risks to democracy, mental health, and illegal content spread.

Why Follower Count is No Longer King in Social Media

Follower count is increasingly irrelevant as social media prioritizes engagement and content relevance.
Interest-based algorithms allow smaller creators to gain visibility, reshaping influence measurement.

Want to fight misinformation? Teach people how algorithms work

Social media algorithms are contributing to the global crisis of misinformation, revealing users' biases while remaining largely opaque and unexamined.
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#welfare-system

Algorithms Policed Welfare Systems For Years. Now They're Under Fire for Bias

Algorithms used in welfare systems may perpetuate discrimination against vulnerable groups, such as disabled individuals and single-parent families.

Denmark's renowned safety net turns into a political battleground as AI and algorithms target welfare recipients

Algorithms used in Denmark's welfare system risk discrimination and ineffective monitoring of recipients, per Amnesty International.

Algorithms Policed Welfare Systems For Years. Now They're Under Fire for Bias

Algorithms used in welfare systems may perpetuate discrimination against vulnerable groups, such as disabled individuals and single-parent families.

Denmark's renowned safety net turns into a political battleground as AI and algorithms target welfare recipients

Algorithms used in Denmark's welfare system risk discrimination and ineffective monitoring of recipients, per Amnesty International.
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#quantum-computing

New Evidence Shows Heat Destroys Quantum Entanglement

Quantum algorithms may provide advantages for specific questions about spin systems, but not all quantum problems are easier than classical ones.

Java proposals would boost resistance to quantum computing attacks

Quantum computing advancements pose a serious threat to current information security, necessitating the urgent shift to quantum-resistant algorithms.

The search for quantum algorithms

Quantum computers require new algorithms to take advantage of their unique abilities.
One area where quantum computing is likely to make a difference is the simulation of materials for developing new technologies.

New Evidence Shows Heat Destroys Quantum Entanglement

Quantum algorithms may provide advantages for specific questions about spin systems, but not all quantum problems are easier than classical ones.

Java proposals would boost resistance to quantum computing attacks

Quantum computing advancements pose a serious threat to current information security, necessitating the urgent shift to quantum-resistant algorithms.

The search for quantum algorithms

Quantum computers require new algorithms to take advantage of their unique abilities.
One area where quantum computing is likely to make a difference is the simulation of materials for developing new technologies.
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Privacy in Cloud Computing through Immersion-based Coding: Affine Solution to Problem 1 | HackerNoon

The proposed method offers a robust solution for preserving privacy in various algorithms without dependency on user data characteristics.
#technology

The Uncanniest Influencers on the Internet

Technology can be both awe-inspiring and cruel, and it often works in mysterious ways, leading to a sense of powerlessness.
Plain language about how technology functions is important because it acts as an antidote to magical thinking.

Machine Learning Algorithms Behind Google's Success

Machine learning is crucial to Google's success in providing fast, accurate, and personalized services.
Google uses machine learning algorithms in various products and initiatives to improve user experiences and optimize decisions.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Dear Startup Founders: Beware of Your Minions! (10/15/2024) | HackerNoon

Stay informed about key technological advancements and challenges regarding algorithms and autonomous vehicles in crowded environments.

The Uncanniest Influencers on the Internet

Technology can be both awe-inspiring and cruel, and it often works in mysterious ways, leading to a sense of powerlessness.
Plain language about how technology functions is important because it acts as an antidote to magical thinking.

Machine Learning Algorithms Behind Google's Success

Machine learning is crucial to Google's success in providing fast, accurate, and personalized services.
Google uses machine learning algorithms in various products and initiatives to improve user experiences and optimize decisions.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Dear Startup Founders: Beware of Your Minions! (10/15/2024) | HackerNoon

Stay informed about key technological advancements and challenges regarding algorithms and autonomous vehicles in crowded environments.
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The Matchmaking Math That Pairs Dates and Matches Medical Students to Residency Programs

A stable matching algorithm can create a drama-free dating show by ensuring all participants find satisfactory partners.

Prada Explores Unpredictability as a Measure of Human Creativity

Prada and Simons' collection engages with contemporary culture by reflecting on the influence of algorithms rather than critiquing society.

Skift Power Rankings: Sundar Pichai

Google's algorithm changes significantly impact the travel industry, compelling companies to adapt strategies accordingly.
#data-structures

Data Structure Interview Questions [Must-Know]

Data structure interviews assess knowledge, not just perfect answers; preparation is essential.

The Importance of Data Structures and Algorithms in the Life of a Data Engineer

Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms is crucial for optimizing data engineering tasks.

GitHub - CSRT-NTUA/AlgoPlus: AlgoPlus is a C++17 library for complex data structures and algorithms

AlgoPlus C++ library offers complex data structures and algorithms for easy usage and implementation.

Data Structure Interview Questions [Must-Know]

Data structure interviews assess knowledge, not just perfect answers; preparation is essential.

The Importance of Data Structures and Algorithms in the Life of a Data Engineer

Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms is crucial for optimizing data engineering tasks.

GitHub - CSRT-NTUA/AlgoPlus: AlgoPlus is a C++17 library for complex data structures and algorithms

AlgoPlus C++ library offers complex data structures and algorithms for easy usage and implementation.
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#antitrust

Opinion | Shiny New Technology, Same Old Funny Business

The RealPage lawsuit highlights the dangers of algorithm-driven price fixing in the housing market.

The DOJ files an antitrust lawsuit against a software company for allegedly manipulating rent prices

RealPage is accused of using algorithms to manipulate rent prices and limit competition in the rental market, according to an antitrust lawsuit filed by the DOJ.

Opinion | Shiny New Technology, Same Old Funny Business

The RealPage lawsuit highlights the dangers of algorithm-driven price fixing in the housing market.

The DOJ files an antitrust lawsuit against a software company for allegedly manipulating rent prices

RealPage is accused of using algorithms to manipulate rent prices and limit competition in the rental market, according to an antitrust lawsuit filed by the DOJ.
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#data-visualization

Replica theory shows deep neural networks think alike

Most successful deep neural networks follow a similar trajectory in a low-dimensional space.
Different neural networks take different paths but ultimately move the same way towards accuracy.

Interface and Data Biopolitics in the Age of Hyperconnectivity: Bubbles, Guinea Pigs | HackerNoon

The digital landscape fosters knowledge 'bubbles' due to algorithmic content curation, impacting user perception and engagement.

Replica theory shows deep neural networks think alike

Most successful deep neural networks follow a similar trajectory in a low-dimensional space.
Different neural networks take different paths but ultimately move the same way towards accuracy.

Interface and Data Biopolitics in the Age of Hyperconnectivity: Bubbles, Guinea Pigs | HackerNoon

The digital landscape fosters knowledge 'bubbles' due to algorithmic content curation, impacting user perception and engagement.
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The Apartment Rental Market Is Rigged by Algorithms, a DOJ Lawsuit Alleges

RealPage's pricing algorithm may have violated antitrust laws by facilitating price collusion among landlords.

Python Performance for Data Science

Python has improved performance greatly, especially for data scientists dealing with large datasets and complex algorithms.

Robot planning tool accounts for human carelessness

The new algorithm enhances robot safety and efficiency by accounting for human inattentiveness, potentially improving safety by up to 80%.
#tiktok

TikTok Has a Nazi Problem

TikTok allowed hate speech accounts initially, but later banned some, with researchers observing how Nazi content is promoted on the platform.

The Secret Push That Could Ban TikTok

TikTok's impact on American politics is complex and multifaceted.

TikTok vaguely disputes report that it's making a US-only app

TikTok is disputing claims of cloning its algorithm for a potential US version despite pressure for divestiture.

Keep China out of addiction lawsuits, says TikTok

TikTok faces lawsuits regarding safety features, with claims of disparities between countries.

Did Taylor Swift really call Florida "racist"? (No she didn't, no matter what the TikTok "news alert" says)

Social apps like TikTok are sending misleading news-style alerts, potentially spreading misinformation.

ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US over sale: Report

TikTok's parent company ByteDance would prefer shutting down the app in the US than selling it to a US buyer with algorithms.

TikTok Has a Nazi Problem

TikTok allowed hate speech accounts initially, but later banned some, with researchers observing how Nazi content is promoted on the platform.

The Secret Push That Could Ban TikTok

TikTok's impact on American politics is complex and multifaceted.

TikTok vaguely disputes report that it's making a US-only app

TikTok is disputing claims of cloning its algorithm for a potential US version despite pressure for divestiture.

Keep China out of addiction lawsuits, says TikTok

TikTok faces lawsuits regarding safety features, with claims of disparities between countries.

Did Taylor Swift really call Florida "racist"? (No she didn't, no matter what the TikTok "news alert" says)

Social apps like TikTok are sending misleading news-style alerts, potentially spreading misinformation.

ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US over sale: Report

TikTok's parent company ByteDance would prefer shutting down the app in the US than selling it to a US buyer with algorithms.
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A Widely Used Criminal Justice Algorithm For Assessing Child Pornography Recidivism Is Flawed

The use of unvalidated algorithms like the Child Pornography Offender Risk Tool (CPORT) in the criminal justice system raises serious concerns.

Taylor Swift Is a Skeleton Key to the Internet

Taylor Swift leverages algorithms and social-media culture through Easter eggs to engage fans and keep their attention.

Millennial dating catastrophe makes a life-affirming night out at the theatre

Sadie Clarke delivers a life-affirming and hilarious evening at the theatre with her monologue Algorithms.

Oppenheimer Star Emily Blunt Gets Blunt About Algorithms In Hollywood

Emily Blunt criticizes the use of algorithms in Hollywood's decision-making process.
#online-content

The Internet Is Being Ruined by Bloated Junk

Online content platforms are increasing the length limit for posts, exceeding the traditional short-form content they were known for.
The expansion of content length is driven by factors such as audience interest, the association of length with quality, and attempts to game algorithms and generate more revenue.

From 90s chatrooms to AI algorithms, has the internet lost its fun? - CityAM

Algorithms and tech giants have narrowed the online experience, reducing the thrill of discovering random content.
Clickbait tactics erode trust and contribute to a toxic online atmosphere, making the internet less enjoyable.

The Internet Is Being Ruined by Bloated Junk

Online content platforms are increasing the length limit for posts, exceeding the traditional short-form content they were known for.
The expansion of content length is driven by factors such as audience interest, the association of length with quality, and attempts to game algorithms and generate more revenue.

From 90s chatrooms to AI algorithms, has the internet lost its fun? - CityAM

Algorithms and tech giants have narrowed the online experience, reducing the thrill of discovering random content.
Clickbait tactics erode trust and contribute to a toxic online atmosphere, making the internet less enjoyable.
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Algorithms can aid price collusion, even if no humans actually talk to each other, US enforcers say

Algorithms can be used for illegal price-fixing without direct human communication.
The DOJ and FTC emphasize the importance of addressing algorithmic price-fixing cases.

Are we losing the art of marketing relevancy?

Effective marketing should benefit both the consumer and the brand
Algorithms on paid media platforms may limit options by focusing on user behavior signals

No, AI user research is not "better than nothing"-it's much worse

Algorithms have a significant influence on the way articles are written and the content that is prioritized.
Designers are increasingly turning to AI in the design process, compromising the human-centered approach.

To protect kids, California might require chronological feeds on social media

California lawmakers have proposed a bill that would require social media companies to turn off algorithms by default for users under 18.
The bill also includes other provisions to protect the mental health of young users, such as implementing a chronological feed, muting notifications at night, and capping daily use at one hour.
Lawmakers believe that these changes can help reduce the negative effects of social media addiction on children.

Service Box 306

Real-time object detection technology has improved in recent years, but still faces challenges when it comes to accurately identifying objects in complex environments.
Researchers are developing new algorithms that use both visual and contextual information to improve object detection accuracy.
Improvements in hardware and computational power have allowed for faster and more efficient object detection algorithms to be developed.

Resume Expert Says You Shouldn't Have Dates on Your CV

Jobseekers frustrated with automated resume screenings
Expert offers advice on navigating algorithms

Opinion | How to Discover Your Own Taste

The internet has become less fun as algorithms drive our digital experiences and make it harder to find strange and surprising content.
The book 'Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture' discusses how the internet encourages everything to look the same and dulls our ability to develop our own taste.
#TikTok

TikTok Says It Is Not Fueling Partisan Trends Related to the Israel-Hamas War

TikTok denies bias and amplification of content related to Israel-Hamas war
TikTok explains that trending hashtags are based on user activity, not TikTok's own guidance
TikTok has increased moderation and removed content promoting Hamas

TikTok Says That it is Not Fueling Partisan Trends Related to the Israel-Hamas War

TikTok denies allegations of bias in its algorithms amplifying content about the Israel-Hamas war.
The platform explains that trending hashtags are based on user activity, not TikTok's guidance.

TikTok Says It Is Not Fueling Partisan Trends Related to the Israel-Hamas War

TikTok denies bias and amplification of content related to Israel-Hamas war
TikTok explains that trending hashtags are based on user activity, not TikTok's own guidance
TikTok has increased moderation and removed content promoting Hamas

TikTok Says That it is Not Fueling Partisan Trends Related to the Israel-Hamas War

TikTok denies allegations of bias in its algorithms amplifying content about the Israel-Hamas war.
The platform explains that trending hashtags are based on user activity, not TikTok's guidance.
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Meta algorithms discriminate in education ads, study warns

Meta's algorithms for education ads display racial bias, steering more ads to Black users for for-profit universities. Concerns extend to important life opportunities beyond housing, employment, and credit.
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