Science & Technology | Social Media

How TikTok’s algorithm made it a success: ‘It pushes the boundaries’

The company’s secret sauce is what populates its For You Page, which predicts the videos that will pique a viewer’s interest

News | News Items

Frances Haugen says Facebook's algorithms are dangerous. Here’s why. | MIT Technology Review

The Facebook whistleblower's testimony at the Senate hearing raised serious questions about how its algorithms work—and what its users get to see.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Facebook denies its algorithms are a problem, but launches a tool to more easily view a non-algorithmic News Feed

Following years of backlash over its algorithms and their ability to push people to more extreme content, which Facebook continues to deny, the company today announced it would give its users new tools to more easily switch over to non-algorithmic views o

Science & Technology | Technology

When Algorithms Decide Whose Voices Will Be Heard

As AI’s reach grows, the stakes will only get higher.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

'Norsemen' producer gamed Netflix's algorithm with Facebook ads

Anders Tangen was pretty sure Minnesota residents would dig the Viking comedy.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Exclusive: LinkedIn goes niche - Axios

Users may have noticed that their notifications or engagements on LinkedIn have increased.

Advice & Self-Help | Dating

Tinder explains how its algorithm works - The Verge

Tinder published a blog post today about how its algorithm works and how it’s depreciated its former Elo scores, which ranked people based off attractiveness.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Schools Are Mining Students' Social Media Posts for Signs of Trouble | WIRED

But should they?

Science & Technology | Tech

As algorithms take over, YouTube’s recommendations highlight a human problem

A supercomputer playing chess against your mind to get you to keep watching.

Science & Technology | Social Media

The New Facebook Algorithm 2018: Everything Marketers Need to Know

An inside look into the brand new Facebook Algorithm for 2018 with information directly from an exclusive News Feed webinar for publishers. Here's what brands and marketers need to know.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Mark Zuckerberg Says Facebook to Become 'More Meaningful' | Fortune

Facebook is changing the way it filters posts and videos on its centerpiece News Feed, amid a series of planned changes.

I'm the co-founder of Moptu and I applaud this move. However, the solution to creating a more meaningful social media experience sn't by getting rid of the focus on likes and discussion (How is removing the social elements of social media beneficial?).

The solution is twofold. Get rid of algorithms and let people only see what they CHOOSE to see. AND give people the ability to see everything, in the order it was posted, site-wide, by Topic, to counter the "echo chamber' effect. That's what we do. If you're an investor: write me. joshn@moptu.com.

Science & Technology | Social Media

Mark Zuckerberg Can’t Stop You From Reading This Because The Algorithms Have Already Won

And the machines are running the asylum.

Miscellaneous | Social Media

Dear Instagram, We Hate The Stupid Algorithm -- Sincerely, Every User | HuffPost

It’s dumb, it’s wrong, it’s counterproductive, it’s rude, it’s frustrating, it’s confusing, it’s downright evil. All these things and a lot more can be s...

Miscellaneous | Social Media

How to Detect Fake News in Real-Time – NewCo Shift

Fast enough to empower humans to take action

Miscellaneous | Social Media

How to Destroy the Business Model of Breitbart and Fake News

Many companies don’t know that their ads are appearing next to abhorrent content. Tell them.

Science & Technology | UX Design

The Biggest UX Challenges Of 2017

UX is no longer just about user experience. It's about social justice.