An easy way to do this is to go to Settings & privacy > Content preferences, and then open the “Unfollow people and groups” ...

The algorithm is considered the main engine behind TikTok's global popularity. But what is so special about it? A recent Reuters report breaks down a few key findings.

If you happen to be on a Texas highway sometime this summer, and see a 50,000-pound semi truck barreling along with nobody behind the wheel, just remember: A self-driving truck is less likely to kill ...

In this episode of Galaxy Brain, Charlie Warzel turns the camera on himself to ask a simple question: Why are you seeing his face? Using YouTube’s takeover of podcasts as a starting point, he explores ...

AI-powered recommendation algorithms on social media are carving pop culture into tiny, personalized bubbles, fueling echo chambers and leaving fewer shared experiences. Creators and educators unpack ...

Analysts working with top YouTube channels report Shorts older than 30 days receive fewer views. YouTube hasn't confirmed any algorithm change. Retention analysts say Shorts older than 28-30 days are ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

In 2025, the Instagram algorithm has become more advanced than ever, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to decide what content users see in their Feeds, Reels, Stories, Explore pages, ...

Between bans on AI content farms and new AI-powered tools like Ask Studio, YouTube content production is being transformed by artificial intelligence. Here’s what this means for video marketers and ...

Displayed at MOPOP, Jimi Hendrix’s guitar embodies the accidents and defiance that shaped modern sound, and that A.I. can’t replicate. Courtesy Museum of Pop Culture As someone who spends her days ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

If you’ve been on TikTok in the past couple of weeks, you’ve probably noticed people posting about belonging to “Group 7.” The trend is actually an experiment by indie singer Sophia James, who ...