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Quantum computers could crack every code on Earth, here’s how

Every online bank transfer, private message and Bitcoin transaction rests on the assumption that some math problems are ...
New Scientist

A strange kind of quantumness may be key to quantum computers' success

Researchers at Google have used their Willow quantum computer to demonstrate that "quantum contextuality" may be a crucial ...
Times Union

ByteDance’s agreement to sell TikTok puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the ‘For You’ page works and what’s to come

(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 has signed ...
Code Bullet on MSN

How artificial intelligence learns | Genetic algorithm explained

In this video, I explain how computer scientists simulate evolution to train or evolve AI. Explore the fascinating intersection of natural evolution and artificial intelligence.
The Verge

Spotify’s Prompted Playlists use AI to control your algorithm

With its playlist chatbot, Spotify says you could ‘curate your next Discover Weekly, exactly the way you want it.’ With its playlist chatbot, Spotify says you could ‘curate your next Discover Weekly ...
TechCrunch

Instagram’s new ‘Your Algorithm’ tool gives you more control over the Reels you see

Instagram is introducing a new tool that lets you see and control your algorithm, starting with Reels, the company announced on Wednesday. The new tool, called “Your Algorithm,” lets you view the ...
ABC News

Instagram gives users control of their algorithms in new feature

Users can note which content they would like to view more frequently. Instagram is handing users some control in deciding what content they see. The social media giant is allowing users to have a say ...
Quanta Magazine

A New Bridge Links the Strange Math of Infinity to Computer Science

All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in general, research mathematicians don’t need to think about it ...
knowyourmeme

My X Is Good, the Algorithm Just Ignores Me

Added Nov 03, 2025 at 01:44PM EST by Owen. On July 24th, 2025, X [2] user @sonic1nstinct shared a tweet that used the same format, showing their own artwork. The tweet received over 70,000 likes in ...
Scientific American

Will American Ownership Change What TikTok Shows You?

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. TikTok’s algorithm, which shapes what more than a billion users see, has developed an almost mystical reputation for ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Google Unveils Quantum Computing Breakthrough on Willow Chip

Alphabet Inc.’s Google ran an algorithm on its “Willow” quantum-computing chip that can be repeated on similar platforms and outperform classical supercomputers, a breakthrough it said clears a path ...