algorithms

2 Girls 1 Podcast LIBRARY OF BABEL

Everything you’ll ever say, think, or write is already in this online library

Matt Silverman— January 28

Tumblr’s busted NSFW algorithm suggests a dark future for online sex work

Ana Valens— December 5

2 Girls 1 Podcast BOTNIK

Botnik’s algorithms create TV shows and Harry Potter books too hilarious to ignore

Matt Silverman— October 8

Facebook wants to connect me with my rapist

Brook Bolen— December 29

illustration of gavel

The futures of many prison inmates depend on racially biased algorithms

Selena Larson— May 23

Americans don’t want the government regulating Facebook despite trending-topics scandal

Aaron Sankin— May 18

Instagram collage

Instagram to switch to Facebook-style ‘best content’ layout

Selena Larson— March 16

composite woman

Fashion firm uses algorithm to determine the perfect face for six major cities

Selena Larson— February 25

Friends Television Show Central Perk Set

Computer learns ‘Friends’ personalities, pens all-new sitcom scripts

— January 19

Google’s search algorithm now understands more complex questions

Michelle Jaworski— November 17

Technology is helping people cheat at chess—and helping tournaments catch them

Curt Hopkins— September 11

Google just got a little less anti-Semitic

Eve Peyser— September 5

Google Translate

Google Translate can recognize text in real time from 20 new languages

Selena Larson— July 29

DNA helix strands made from camera icons

Microsoft’s cloud photo tool could help websites spot child abuse photos

Eric Geller— July 16

Government researchers working on tattoo recognition software

Selena Larson— June 10

hip-hop performers, stock

Is rap music created by an algorithm the next big thing in sick beats?

Ramon Ramirez— May 21

Can Microsoft’s facial-recognition tool guess how old you are?

Selena Larson— April 30

Your phone usage may soon help decide whether you get a loan

Eric Geller— April 23

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