Algorithms
Hurwitz urges algorithm transparency and other fixes to curb online radicalization
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In a Daily Wire op-ed, novelist Gregg Hurwitz argues that social media algorithms are accelerating real‑world radicalization and outlines five fixes aimed at preserving free speech while reducing harm. He cites recent high‑profile attacks — including the killings of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, and activist Charlie Kirk — to illustrate the stakes.
Lizzo has criticized algorithms, calling them racist and fatphobic. She claims they are destroying the music industry and hindering her album promotion.
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Descriptive set theorists, who explore the niche mathematics of infinity, have found a way to rewrite their complex problems in the language of algorithms. This development bridges abstract math with practical computer science. The story originates from Quanta Magazine.
A new computational method has surpassed the traditional algorithm for determining the shortest routes across networks. This advancement addresses a fundamental challenge in computer science. The story originates from Quanta Magazine and appears in WIRED.
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A new study reveals that children as young as four years old naturally employ sorting algorithms when solving problems, suggesting these skills may be hardwired. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego observed this behavior in experiments with young kids. The findings challenge traditional views on how cognitive abilities develop.