Algorithms and the Problem of Intellectual Passivity – The Chronicle of Higher Education
At risk of sounding very Gen Z, there’s been a vibe whenever we’ve dug into the context of any cultural… read more
The Latest Online Culture War Is Humans vs. Algorithms – Wired
In response to the growing sense of unease surrounding Big Tech’s mysterious recommender systems, digital refuges from the algorithm have… read more
The Latest Online Culture War Is Humans vs. Algorithms – Wired
In response to the growing sense of unease surrounding Big Tech’s mysterious recommender systems, digital refuges from the algorithm have… read more
Chinese TikTok experts are teaching Americans how to sell – Rest of World
Livestream shopping has taken China by storm: In 2023, 25% of online sales took place through livestreams. Although consumers in… read more
Slow the scroll: Users less vigilant about misinformation on mobile phones – Penn State News
Mobile phones pack a lot of information into pocket-sized devices, which is why users may want to slow down the… read more
TikTok Eyes $17.5 Billion Shopping Business on Amazon’s Turf – Bloomberg
ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok aims to grow the size of its US e-commerce business tenfold to as much as $17.5 billion… read more
Mirror of Your Mind – Real Life Mag
Whatever the reason for its power, the For You Page is central to TikTok’s success, which in turn further enhances… read more
The Unpredictable Abilities Emerging From Large AI Models – Quanta Magazine
Recent investigations like the one Dyer worked on have revealed that LLMs can produce hundreds of “emergent” abilities — tasks… read more
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How Randomness Improves Algorithms – Quanta Magazine
Nearly 30 years after Nisan and Wigderson’s landmark proof, randomized algorithms remain as popular as ever, because de-randomization can be… read more