Recently, documents detailing Google’s top-secret search algorithm have been leaked, causing a frenzy among experts and tech enthusiasts alike. The algorithm, which determines the order in which search results are displayed, is a closely guarded secret by the tech giant. Google has long kept the specifics of how its algorithm works under wraps, in order… Continue reading Google Search algorithm documents have leaked. Here’s what experts are saying.
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YouTube demystifies the Shorts algorithm, views and answers other creator questions
YouTube recently announced its plan to demystify their Shorts algorithm and to answer some of the most commonly asked questions by creators. This initiative is part of YouTube’s ongoing effort to support its creators and to give them the information needed to create successful YouTube Shorts. YouTube Shorts is a new form of content on… Continue reading YouTube demystifies the Shorts algorithm, views and answers other creator questions
‘I Was Shadowbanned:’ How Hinge’s Algorithm Decides Who You Date
Recently, a change in Hinge’s algorithm has resulted in hundreds of users being “shadowbanned” from the platform. Users affected by the change reported difficulties in receiving matches and messages even though their profiles had remained online. So how exactly does Hinge decide who you date? At its core, Hinge is a matchmaking app that uses… Continue reading ‘I Was Shadowbanned:’ How Hinge’s Algorithm Decides Who You Date
Google announces new algorithm that makes FIDO encryption safe from quantum computers
In an unprecedented move, Google has announced the launch of a new algorithm designed to make FIDO encryption – a popular authentication protocol – invulnerable to quantum computers. The development could have wide-reaching implications for cryptography, offering an unparalleled level of security to organizations and individuals seeking to protect their data from sophisticated cyberattackers. Google’s… Continue reading Google announces new algorithm that makes FIDO encryption safe from quantum computers
Coming soon to TikTok in Europe: A ‘For You’ feed without the TikTok algorithm
The European Union is on the brink of introducing new regulations for TikTok that will have significant implications for the functionality of the popular social media platform. In a recent announcement, the EU confirmed that it will soon roll out a feature known as the ‘For You’ feed without the TikTok algorithm. The new ‘For… Continue reading Coming soon to TikTok in Europe: A ‘For You’ feed without the TikTok algorithm
Researchers figure out how to make AI misbehave, serve up prohibited content
In a breakthrough research, scientists have developed an AI-algorithm that can produce content which is prohibited in various countries. It is not a surprise to anyone that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been playing a growing role in everyday life, making decisions and helping people in countless ways. Recently, researchers have figured out how to use… Continue reading Researchers figure out how to make AI misbehave, serve up prohibited content
Researchers find deliberate backdoor in police radio encryption algorithm
In what may be a startling discovery, security researchers recently uncovered a deliberate backdoor inserted into the encryption algorithm used by police forces worldwide for wireless two-way radio communications. The backdoor was found in the TAIL algorithm, otherwise known as “Type-Appropriate Open Impact Layer”, which is a dual-mode algorithm designed for both broadcast and point-to-point… Continue reading Researchers find deliberate backdoor in police radio encryption algorithm
Twitter’s Recommendation Algorithm Is Now Open Source
The world of online communication is ever-evolving, and the latest development comes from social media giant Twitter. On February 11th, 2020, the company announced that its recommendation algorithm is now open source. This move marks a significant shift for the company, as it opens up its internal workings to the public. For those unfamiliar with… Continue reading Twitter’s Recommendation Algorithm Is Now Open Source
Twitter reveals some of its source code, including its recommendation algorithm
Recently, Twitter announced it will open source portions of its code, making it available to the public in an effort to foster further open source development. Perhaps the most notable portion of the code that has been revealed is Twitter’s proprietary recommendation algorithm. The revelation of the recommendation algorithm has been met with both praise… Continue reading Twitter reveals some of its source code, including its recommendation algorithm
A College Student Created an App to Detect If Essays Were Written by ChatGPT
AI-powered conversational writing assistants have become increasingly popular in the past few years, with the goal of creating easier, more personalized, and more efficient writing help for students. Now, one college student has taken the use of AI writing assistants that one step further, by creating an app that uses a sophisticated algorithm to detect… Continue reading A College Student Created an App to Detect If Essays Were Written by ChatGPT