TikTok in China Promotes Pro-Mamdani Material through Its Algorithm
A recent study indicates that TikTok in China may be using its content algorithm to significantly promote posts favoring Socialist Party mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani in New York City, while also hindering visibility for former Mayor Andrew Cuomo. The researchers suggest this behavior transcends simple bias and presents a form of “algorithmic steering.” “Our findings […]
Worries Rise About TikTok’s Algorithm After Years of Being a Chinese Psychological Operation
TikTok’s U.S. Operations May Shift to Oracle, Sparking Algorithm Concerns There’s a significant development regarding TikTok, the widely-used short video app known for its personalized “For You” feed. It appears that ByteDance, TikTok’s owner, might be getting ready to sell its U.S. operations in order to comply with divestment regulations. This looming sale brings up […]
Oracle to Take Charge of Protecting TikTok’s Algorithm in Government-Supported Agreement
Oracle to Safeguard TikTok’s Algorithm in U.S. Market Bloomberg recently reported that TikTok’s Chinese parent company has officially signed a deal to transfer the app’s U.S. operations to a group of American investors. According to White House officials, a crucial element of this arrangement involves American tech giant Oracle, which will protect TikTok’s influential recommendation […]
Oracle to protect and retrain TikTok’s algorithm in agreement with the Trump administration
Oracle, a technology firm, will assume a security role for new TikTok entities in the U.S. following a presidential agreement backed by Trump. This deal allows social media companies to continue operating within the country. A senior White House official mentioned, “By being the security provider for this new entity, Oracle will have the ability […]
Trump Talks About If TikTok Deal Will Let China Control the Algorithm
Trump’s Assurance on TikTok’s Future On Friday, President Trump reassured Americans that the future of TikTok in the U.S. won’t be decided by Beijing. He announced an extension of the deadline for TikTok’s sale or ban to December 16, encouraging plans for the app to be under U.S. investors. However, he didn’t address specific questions […]
US and China close to a TikTok agreement to address the app’s ‘secret sauce’ algorithm.
The US and China are engaged in complex negotiations to avoid a ban on TikTok in the US. A part of this process involves US technicians being able to replicate and alter TikTok’s recommendation algorithms. On Monday, senior White House officials announced that a “framework” for reaching an agreement had been established, aiming to address […]
Utah claims Snapchat created an algorithm that is addictive for children.
Utah Sues Snap Inc. Over Allegations of Harmful Practices Utah officials are taking legal action against Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, claiming that its algorithms are designed to be addictive for children while facilitating illegal drug sales and sexual exploitation. Governor Spencer Cox and State Attorney General Derek Brown filed the lawsuit on […]
Large tech companies manipulated the algorithm and then turned it into a tool for their purposes.
Understanding the Algorithm’s Grip The algorithm is kind of its own “animal farm.” Sure, the old adage “Four legs good, two legs bad” might translate into binary code, but let’s be real—tyranny still feels very present. Much of what’s out there in alternative media feels watered down, all to cater to the relentless digital noise. […]
Meta puts children at risk with AI companions and algorithm issues
If past behavior is any indication of future actions, it’s understandable why parents might be skeptical about Meta. The company has repeatedly put child safety on the back burner when it comes to platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Often, changes seem to happen only after significant scrutiny or pressure. It’s frustrating, really, because many parents […]
The frontier: An evolving trading algorithm that creates itself
Trading in the Age of AI For at least the past 25 years, human traders have expressed concerns about being replaced by machines. Yet, surprisingly, the number of people engaging in trading has been increasing. It’s worth noting that while some human roles in trading have been substituted by technology, predicting what lies ahead is […]