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KnitYak designs scarves based on an algorithm, and it needs your fundraising help

No two scarf patterns will be the same.

On Jul 15, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw

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This algorithm tells you if a photo contains nudity

That's not a banana in your pocket.

On Jun 29, 2015 by Curt Hopkins

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Facebook’s new image-recognition feature is the creepiest thing ever

You can't run or hide, but you could deactivate.

On Jun 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Get ready for changes to your Facebook News Feed

The elusive algorithm changes once again.

On Jun 12, 2015 by Selena Larson

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Government researchers working on tattoo recognition software

New biometric scans track criminals by identifying tattoos in photos.

On Jun 10, 2015 by Selena Larson

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Microsoft brings back viral facial recognition with TwinsOrNot

Microsoft might connect you with the twin you never knew you had.

On Jun 5, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

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

This computer won't be replacing humans anytime soon.

On May 21, 2015 by Ramon Ramirez

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Can this algorithm accurately predict the U.K. election based on Twitter?

Could this be more reliable than traditional polling methods?

On May 7, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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This website tells you which of your Facebook friends smoke weed

Weefr will help clear the haze on a taboo subject.

On May 2, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

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

There are some...algorithmic issues.

On Apr 30, 2015 by Selena Larson

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

No credit history? Your phone may help with that.

On Apr 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Reddit tricks Google into thinking a potato is a gaming console

All eyes are on this special spud.

On Feb 21, 2015 by Miles Klee

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Meet the new face-detection algorithm that will change image search

If you don't want this algorithm to identify you, stay away from cameras.

On Feb 17, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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We turned our staff’s tweets into beautiful, mesmerizing poetry

We're a bunch of Walt Whitmans over here.

On Jan 29, 2015 by Miles Klee

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This dating site wants to ‘predict the future of your love life’

“Matchmaking looks at a couple. Nanaya looks at the couple and everything that romantically affects their lives."

On Jan 26, 2015 by AJ Dellinger