Once praised for its generous social safety net, the country now collects troves of data on welfare claimants.
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This Algorithm Could Ruin Your Life
A system used by the Dutch city of Rotterdam ranked people based on their risk of fraud. The results were troubling.
Apple Reins in ChatGPT-Powered Apps
Plus: Windows 11 gets updated with its new Bing AI, Google’s Pixel Watch gets fall detection, and recommendation algorithms are absolutely everywhere.
We Really Recommend This Podcast Episode
This week we talk about the recommendation engines on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, which are coming under renewed scrutiny from a pair of US Supreme Court cases.
Your Google Searches Are Quietly Evolving. Here’s What’s Next
We went behind the scenes to make sense of Shopping, Ads, and the changes that will shape your internet searches.
This Chatbot Aims to Steer People Away From Child Abuse Material
Pornhub is trialing a new automated tool that pushes CSAM-searchers to seek help for their online behavior. Will it work?
How to See Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Posts Chronologically
Yes, you can take some control back from the algorithms in these and other social media accounts.
Spyware Hunters Are Expanding Their Toolset
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This invasive malware isn’t just for phones—it can target your PC, too. But a new batch of algorithms aims to weed out this threat.
As Facebook Becomes TikTok, the Feeds Tab Ditches the Algorithm
Big changes are coming to the platform.
