(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kelley Cotter, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized ...

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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, ...

Scientists at TU Delft in the Netherlands have developed an algorithm that allows multiple autonomous drones to work together to control and transport heavy payloads. It works even in windy conditions ...

Instagram Reels have become a powerhouse for reach and engagement, but cracking the Reels algorithm can feel like a mystery. In 2025, Instagram has shed more light on how Reels get ranked and ...

TikTok appears to be changing hands, but what that means for users is up in the air. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19, 2025, a preliminary agreement ...

Children as young as 4 years old are capable of finding efficient solutions to complex problems, such as independently inventing sorting algorithms developed by computer scientists. The scientists ...

UNITED STATES—As of 2025, algorithms shape the musical landscape without the public’s notice. Enhance your presence on Spotify, YouTube, or TikTok, algorithms figure out the hits and which tracks ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kelley Cotter, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump announced on Sept.