Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

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TAMPA, Fla. — It is sci-fi meets reality at USF in Tampa, where researchers are developing an algorithm that allows them to see around hidden corners and through obstacles. "We're trying to see around ...

The story of TikTok has always been complicated by its ownership. When its predecessor, lip-syncing app Musical.ly, broke through with children and teenagers in 2016, the New York Times noted it’s ...

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...

Kelley Cotter has received funding from the National Science Foundation. President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19, 2025, a preliminary agreement for the sale of a majority stake in TikTok from ...