The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...

In an era dominated by social media, misinformation has become an all too familiar foe, infiltrating our feeds and sowing seeds of doubt and confusion. With more than half of social media users across ...

Algorithms, which are just sets of instructions expressed in code, are harder to restrict than physical goods. But governments, including the U.S., have long tried to prevent their export. The ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Do EMTs really need ACLS certification? It’s a common question, especially for those starting to ...

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 ...

Offline, in real-world Los Angeles, most Angelenos are having a perfectly normal day. But online, the fires and riots are still raging. The powerful algorithms that fuel social media platforms are ...

It’s unfortunate that Caitlin Vogus, a First Amendment lawyer, exercised her own freedom of speech to smear the Kids Online Safety Act (“Democrats, don’t risk free speech in the name of protecting ...

Although we’re only half way through the decade, the 2020s has already given rise to some highly memorable – dare I say potentially classic – print ads. Minimal branding, bold photography and playful ...

Playboy Magazine is returning to print on February 10 on Barnes & Noble newsstands throughout the US. This annual edition will be the first issue of Playboy to see print since 2020. It features photos ...

Democrats on a Senate subcommittee are accusing UnitedHealthcare Group of denying claims to a growing number of patients as it tried to leverage artificial intelligence to automate the process. In an ...

Former president Donald Trump won the presidency after widespread gains across the country delivered him victory over Vice President Kamala Harris early Wednesday. Most of the nation’s 3,000-plus ...

Social media platforms are more than just tools for sharing cat videos or keeping up with friends—they're powerful influencers of public opinion. The algorithms that drive these platforms determine ...