The New York Times

Students Are Skipping the Hardest Part of Growing Up

Mr. Shirky, a vice provost at New York University, has been helping faculty members and students adapt to digital tools since 2015. Back in 2023, when ChatGPT was still new, a professor friend had a ...
Variety

Bernie Sanders Claims Larry Ellison Will ‘Control’ TikTok U.S. Algorithm Thanks to Trump Deal — but That’s Not Really True

However, Larry Ellison does not actually “control” the TikTok U.S. joint venture or its content-recommendation algorithm. Oracle is one of several investors in the JV and holds a 15% stake. In ...
TechCrunch

OK, what’s going on with LinkedIn’s algo?

One day in November, a product strategist we’ll call Michelle (not her real name), logged into her LinkedIn account and switched her gender to male. She also changed her name to Michael, she told ...
The Washington Post

TikTok’s mental health ‘rabbit hole’? It’s not in your head.

TikTok’s algorithm favors mental health content over many other topics, including politics, cats and Taylor Swift, according to a Washington Post analysis. At first, the mental health-related videos ...
Forbes

Apple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Use Chrome Or Google App

Apple warns iPhone users to stop using Google Chrome. “Unlike Chrome,” it says, “Safari truly helps protect your privacy.” Apple’s warning now includes secretive fingerprinting. And Chrome’s not the ...
Wired

Your Data Might Determine How Much You Pay for Eggs

A newly enacted New York law requires retailers to say whether your data influences the price of basic goods like a dozen eggs or toilet paper, but not how. If you’re near Rochester, New York, the ...
KBIA

In medicine, 'you need to consider — what is the ethical implication of using or not using the AI?'

Dr. Philip Payne is the Chief Health AI Officer for BJC Health System and WashU Medicine, and the founding director of their Center for Health AI. He is also the Vice Chancellor for Biomedical ...
Forbes

LinkedIn's Algorithm Exposed: What They're Not Telling You About Getting Seen In 2025

LinkedIn support accidentally revealed its algorithm: it tracks "viewer tolerance," reducing visibility for authors whose posts are consistently ignored. To succeed, diversify content types weekly, ...
Today

Is There a Right and a Wrong Way to Check Out of Hotels? A New Travel Tactic Sparks Debate

Travel tastes and tendencies vary among those on the go, however one hotel habit has sparked debate among vacationers: To check out, or not to check out? One TikTok user recently generated buzz on the ...
SlashGear

3 Appliances You Should Unplug When Not In Use (And 2 You Can Leave Plugged In)

Electricity seems like it's getting more expensive each year, no matter which utility provider you sign up with. Even if you feel like you don't use much electricity, the monthly bill may say ...
Post-Bulletin

With almost 100 algorithms in use, Mayo Clinic aims to build AI 'into the fabric of Mayo'

ROCHESTER — At Mayo Clinic's annual AI Summit in downtown Rochester, a group of physicians and scientists discussed how generative artificial intelligence is being used at Mayo Clinic — and how it's ...