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 […]
Kevin O’Leary wants to save TikTok by buying it and rewriting its algorithm
“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O'Leary said he is working on a deal to prevent popular social media platform TikTok from being banned in the United States over privacy concerns. Republican lawmakers have banned state and federal officials from using TikTok after numerous reports that it collects sensitive information from users and sends it to China's […]
Elon Musk announces ‘algorithm tweak’ to tamp down ‘negativity’ on X
X owner Elon Musk said his social media platform will begin “algorithm tweaks” to curb the rampant negativity on the site. Musk made himself a “free speech absolutist” when he bought the site formerly known as Twitter for $44 billion in 2022, but a new algorithm means more information said that entertainment content will be […]
DOJ sues software firm, alleging pricing algorithm enables landlords to raise rents
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued property management software company RealPage on Friday, alleging that the company’s pricing algorithms allow landlords to share sensitive pricing information and increase rents. The lawsuit, joined by attorneys general from North Carolina, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington, alleges that RealPage violated antitrust laws by restricting competition […]
X/Twitter Algorithm Favors Democratic Lawmakers over Republicans
A recent investigation by the Media Research Center (MRC) revealed that X’s algorithms are significantly biased, favoring Democrats over Republicans in the run-up to the 2024 elections. MRC Free Speech America, a media research center, focuses on censorship by big tech companies. Reports A comprehensive study conducted by the group found that social media giant […]