If you’ve ever wondered why the content on your online feed seems like it was chosen specifically for you, you can thank an algorithm for that. An algorithm is a set of instructions that tells a ...

In early July, YouTube made a significant change to its software to boost what it deems "quality" children's content, sending waves of traffic to certain video producers and burying other channels.

Education How algorithms, alpha males and tradwives are winning the war for kids’ minds Toxic masculinity and idealized motherhood content are flooding social media feeds — forcing educators, students ...

Aarush Santoshi struggled for words when a preteen boy approached him on a New Jersey street, shoved a phone in his face and asked: “What are your thoughts on Andrew Tate?” The kid’s smirk and the ...

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Opinion: Morrison Foerster attorneys assess the effects of excessive screen time on minors and how legislation in the US and UK seeks to address addictive online behavior.

Officials across 14 states are suing TikTok for what they say is an addictive algorithm that endangers children's mental and physical health.

What Are Algorithms and Flowcharts?. Algorithms and flowcharts are two tools a software developer uses when creating new programs. An algorithm is a step-by-step recipe for processing data; it ...