The joys and perils of life on social media are many, but one of the chief tradeoffs of these platforms is the way that they are controlled by algorithms. An algorithm can be great, because the best ...

The modern internet is ruled by algorithms. When you boot up Instagram, for example, what you see in your feed is strategically sorted by the app's AI based on your past activity to keep you engaged ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When you open up Instagram, only some of what you see is from people ...