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Twitter is giving users a peek behind the curtain as it begins the process of taking away blue check marks. Most of the recommendation algorithm will be made open source today. The rest will follow.

The new feature offers a middle ground between passive recommendations and manual curation ...

Today is the day: In an effort to boost transparency between the public and the social media platform, CEO Elon Musk has made Twitter’s recommendation algorithm open source…for some reason. It would ...

A wide range of businesses, internet users, academics and even human rights experts defended Big Tech’s liability shield Thursday in a pivotal Supreme Court case about YouTube algorithms, with some ...

You open YouTube Shorts while waiting for your coffee. A couple of videos, you think. Thirty minutes later, you're still scrolling. The brain is buzzing, time is gone. YouTube Shorts isn't just a ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Cory Benfield discusses the evolution of ...

Algorithms shape search, social media, and reputations, prioritizing relevance, engagement, quality, and machine ...