Studies like these effectively challenge the notion that social media companies are devising algorithms to undermine democracy. And yet, this idea persists in our popular imaginations.

Using this information, the model can then tell us the probability of a drug-protein interaction that we did not previously ...

On social media platforms, algorithms are mainly designed to amplify information that sustains engagement, meaning they keep people clicking on content and coming back to the platforms.

The social media platforms where we spend so much time are powered by algorithms that exercise significant control over what content each user sees.

How much has social media changed the way we talk and behave? That’s the question linguist and content creator Adam Aleksic ...

Social media algorithms exploit how humans learn from their peers Date: August 3, 2023 Source: Cell Press Summary: In prehistoric societies, humans tended to learn from members of our ingroup or ...

Social media has evolved, with algorithms now controlling what we see, when we see it, and for how long. Dive in to understand how this shift impacts us.

From amplifying extreme views to spreading misinformation, social media algorithms are designed for engagement, not information sharing.

Jack Dorsey says a marketplace of algorithms could fix toxic social media — but centralized platforms won’t give up their control easily.

Social media companies’ drive to keep you on their platforms clashes with how people evolved to learn from each other. One result is more conflict and misinformation.