Algorithms have changed modern society for the better in a number of ways, through advances in technology, optimized experiences online and so much more. But what happens when the algorithm that gets ...

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 ...

It’s hard to ignore the seismic shifts brought about by algorithm-driven content. Every time you scroll through your social media feed or check your favorite news app, algorithms are diligently at ...

Decades before you could buy a plane ticket on your phone, there were computerized reservation systems (CRS). These were rudimentary information systems used by travel agents to book customers' ...

In the world of big tech, algorithms are behind much of what we see online. They affect what users digitally encounter on a day-to-day basis, including the ads they are targeted with, the results they ...

Stock Photo by Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images. Over the past decade, health insurance companies have increasingly embraced the use of artificial intelligence algorithms. Unlike doctors and hospitals, ...

Evidence shows insurers are using AI to delay or deny needed care. Photo by Tony Avelar/EPA-EFE These AI systems also help insurers decide how much care a patient is entitled to - for example, how ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

Algorithms Are Deciding Who Gets Health Care. Patients Are Paying the Price. Government needs to regulate how health companies use artificial intelligence. AI Shouldn’t Decide Health Coverage Over the ...

Evidence suggests that insurance companies use AI to delay or limit health care that patients need. FatCameraE+ via Getty Images Over the past decade, health insurance companies have increasingly ...