Advocates fear people like Graham are caught in Australia's next Robodebt
Advocates express concern that a new algorithm for aged care funding in Australia may be prone to errors similar to those seen in the Robodebt scandal, affecting vulnerable individuals like Graham Crossan.
New Algorithm Could Improve High School Admissions, but Equality of Opportunity Issues Won't Disappear
Slovakia's Ministry of Education has launched a new electronic application system for high schools, designed to simplify the admission process.
Every Bet You Place Has an Algorithm Behind It
The article discusses how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sports betting industry by enhancing oddsmaking and redefining the betting experience for customers.
The Dead-End Street of Deliverers: 'The Algorithm Watches Everything and If You Stop, You Are Punished'
The article discusses the challenges faced by gig workers like Zulqarnain Haider in Italy, emphasizing the punitive nature of delivery algorithms.
Artificial Intelligence Diagnoses Children's Brain Tumors with 92% Accuracy Without Surgery
A new AI algorithm, M-PACT, developed by international researchers, can diagnose and classify children's brain tumors with 92% accuracy using only spinal fluid samples.
TikTok's algorithm showed Marie self-harm videos. It became too much
France is considering a social media ban as families take legal action against TikTok following the tragic suicide of a teenager inundated with harmful content from the platform.
Professor Chae Kyu-hyun of Sejong University Develops Improved 3D Gravity Measurement Algorithm
Professor Chae Kyu-hyun from Sejong University has developed an improved algorithm for accurately measuring internal gravity in long-period binary star systems using 3D velocity data.
French President Macron says free speech defense is ‘pure bulls---’ without algorithm transparency
French President Emmanuel Macron criticizes social media companies for lacking transparency in their algorithms, asserting that true free speech can't exist without such transparency.
Digital "net" against "straw men" and "one-time" VAT numbers: The algorithm that exposes tax fraud
Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue is implementing a new detection algorithm to combat tax fraud involving companies that frequently change responsible parties and VAT numbers.
‘Free speech is pure bulls**t’ – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized social media's claims of supporting free speech, calling for transparency in algorithms that influence online content.
At the algorithm’s mercy: Jean may have to leave her SA home as ‘outrageous’ tool cuts aged care support
An elderly woman in South Australia faces the possibility of moving to aged care due to reduced home support resulting from an algorithm-based assessment tool.
Parque Lezama: A Masterclass in Acting and a Sensitive Exception to the Limits of the Algorithm
The film adaptation of the beloved play "Parque Lezama" directed by Juan José Campanella features renowned actors Luis Brandoni and Eduardo Blanco, bringing the classic theatrical success to the big screen.
The algorithm of the social network X prioritizes conservative content over verified information
A study reveals that the algorithm of social network X amplifies conservative content and influences user opinions and follow decisions.
Neither 'fake news' nor silencing accounts: this is how Elon Musk's social network X gets you to become right-wing without realizing it
Elon Musk's social network X is manipulating user perceptions of political bias through its algorithm by prioritizing content without users being aware of it.
Morning Mail: aged care algorithm making ‘cruel’ decisions, Jesse Jackson mourned, Australia’s World Cup washout
Aged care workers have criticized an algorithm used for determining support packages for the elderly as 'cruel', alongside tributes for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup.
Algorithm-based tool for home support funding is ‘cruel’ and ‘inhumane’, Australian aged care workers warn
Australian aged care workers criticize an algorithm-based tool for assessing home support funding, calling it 'cruel' and detrimental to elderly care.
Breakthrough in laboratory diagnostics. Polish algorithm goes abroad
Labplus is revolutionizing laboratory diagnostics with AI algorithms aimed at improving the interpretation of medical test results, addressing a common challenge for patients and doctors alike.
Indian Prime Minister Wants to Tighten the Noose on Big Techs at Event with Heads of State
India is taking a strong stance on regulating big tech companies as it hosts the largest global event on the impacts of technology, focusing on algorithm transparency and accountability.
From the Plow to the Algorithm: How AI Can Save Agriculture in Latin America
The article discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize agriculture in Latin America amidst challenges like climate change and a growing global population.
How Social Media Reads Your Thoughts?
The article discusses how social media platforms utilize user data to create profiles and predict behaviors, raising concerns about privacy in the digital age.
Is Tinder over? Young people are returning to the retro method of parents that defeats the algorithm
Young adults in Czechia are increasingly favoring traditional face-to-face dating methods like speed dating over mobile dating apps like Tinder.
Traffic Craves Freedom – Speeding Interpretations Exceeded on Estonian Roads
An Estonian expatriate living in a small town in southern Sweden receives workout notifications on her smartwatch every time she drives through Stockholm, as the main road increases her heart rate, prompting the algorithm to interpret her activity as exercise.
What is media impact value, the algorithm that obsesses the fashion industry
The article discusses how a predictive algorithm that quantifies marketing and public relations efforts is transforming the fashion industry by providing a measurable 'media impact value' for celebrity appearances.
Social Media: What Research Knows About the TikTok Algorithm
The article discusses a lawsuit filed by a young woman, KGM, against social media companies, alleging that their platforms, including TikTok, contributed to her mental health issues.
Can the STF's drawings be trusted?
The article discusses the reliability of the random allocation of cases in Brazil's Supreme Court (STF), questioning whether the algorithm used can be trusted following the reassignment of a controversial case to a different minister.
The Algorithm of Morbidity: Why You Get Hooked on a Reality Show and What the Consequences Are for Your Brain
A study reveals the psychological effects that reality shows, such as 'La Isla de las Tentaciones,' have on viewers, tapping into a basic voyeuristic instinct.
Autism: An Algorithm Trained to Identify At-Risk Children from Birth
A study in five university hospital centers tests an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to screen newborns for autism risk to facilitate early diagnostic interventions.
The trial of big techs and the responsibility of the algorithm - The Subject #1659
Two major technology companies were taken to court in California for allegedly programming their algorithms to keep users, especially children and teenagers, addicted to their platforms.
For mental health, Europe goes against social networks with Musk on the side of the algorithm
Elon Musk and the European authorities are engaged in a conflict over the platform X, previously known as Twitter, amid accusations of disseminating illegal and misleading content and initiatives to limit social media access for minors.
PASOK Sources: Recirculation of 'Civil War' Headlines - The News That Delegate Distribution Will Be Done by Algorithm is False
Sources from PASOK addressed reports of an internal 'civil war' regarding delegate distribution ahead of their upcoming conference.
The European Union threatens TikTok with a fine for its overly effective algorithm
The European Union has issued a warning to TikTok regarding its powerful recommendation algorithm, which is said to exploit psychological vulnerabilities and pose health risks to children.
A Day in the TikTok of a 13-Year-Old: How the Algorithm Puts Vulnerable Minors at Risk
An experiment by EL PAÍS using fictional accounts of minors reveals that TikTok's algorithm presents harmful content to adolescents despite over 50 reported safety measures.
Laila Lalami, Pulitzer finalist, creates a dystopia about algorithmic surveillance
Laila Lalami, a Moroccan-American author and Pulitzer finalist, draws inspiration from her discomfort with smartphone notifications to craft a novel set in a society monitored and punished by algorithms, which took her a decade to develop.
Pedro Sánchez maintains the pulse against the ‘tech oligarchs’: “The voice of democracy will not be bent by the lords of the algorithm”
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez criticizes tech oligarchs like Elon Musk and Pavel Durov for undermining democracy through misinformation.
Sánchez, unconcerned with Musk and Telegram's attacks: "They will not break us. The voice of democracy will not be subdued by algorithm technoligarchs"
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dismissed attacks from Elon Musk and Telegram's owners, asserting that democracy's voice will not be crushed by powerful tech figures during his speech at a national industry congress in Bilbao.
Amid Controversy.. France Sounds the Drums of Confrontation with Digital Giants
France is confronting digital giants in an effort to curb criminal content, algorithm manipulation, and the pervasive violence on social media platforms.
The far right, faced with the fear of losing the algorithm
The Spanish extreme right reacts to Pedro Sánchez's government announcement, showing a rehearsed response based on the belief that any public intervention in the digital space equals censorship.
Musk calls the search of X's offices in France a 'political attack' and 'abusive'
Elon Musk describes the police raid on X's offices in France as a 'political attack' and 'abusive,' while the platform claims the accusations are 'baseless' following a French investigation into algorithm bias.
Macron's War on US Algorithms. 'X' Searched, Investigation into Musk
The French authorities are investigating Elon Musk and the platform 'X' regarding algorithm-related issues, with Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino summoned for testimony.
From Algorithms to Identity Validation: The 5 Keys of the Spanish Project to Prohibit Networks for Minors Under 16
Spain is launching a strong offensive against the 'impunity on social media' by prohibiting minors under 16 from using these networks and criminalizing algorithm manipulation, as part of a five-measure package announced by President Pedro Sánchez at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
France raids X offices, summons Musk for questioning
French authorities have summoned Elon Musk for a voluntary interview as part of a cybercrime investigation into his social media platform X, which is suspected of using its algorithm to manipulate French politics.
France searches 'X' offices and summons Musk for voluntary questioning
French authorities have summoned billionaire Elon Musk for voluntary questioning as part of an investigation into allegations that the 'X' platform's algorithm intervened in French politics, following a raid on its offices by cybercrime units.
French Prosecutors Conduct Search of X Over 'Algorithm Abuse Allegations' and Summon Musk
French prosecutors are expanding their investigation into social media platform X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, with a search of its French office and a summons for Musk to respond to allegations of algorithmic abuse.
Raids against X offices in France
French authorities are conducting a search of X's offices as part of an investigation that started in January 2025, linked to reports of biased algorithms and the chatbot Grok.
French police raid X offices in Paris as Musk ordered to face questions
French police have raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X as part of an investigation into alleged algorithm abuse and fraudulent data extraction, coinciding with Musk being summoned for questions by French prosecutors.
Elon Musk's Company Under Investigation: French Authorities Raided Their Offices
French authorities conducted a raid on Elon Musk's social network X as part of an investigation into complaints about its algorithm and content recommendations.
French prosecutor searched offices of X, summoned Musk for questioning
The Paris prosecutor's office conducted a search of the offices of the social network X owned by billionaire Elon Musk, as part of an ongoing investigation into algorithm bias and other issues.
Searches being conducted at social network 'X' offices in France
The cybercrime unit is conducting searches at 'X' offices in France in connection with an investigation into complaints regarding the platform's algorithm and recommended content, with Europol assisting in the efforts.
The Paris Prosecutor's Office searches X's offices in France and summons Elon Musk to testify
The Paris Prosecutor's Office is conducting a search of X's offices in France and has summoned Elon Musk to testify regarding allegations of algorithm manipulation that could facilitate foreign interference.
The Paris Prosecutor's Office searches the offices of X and summons Elon Musk to testify
The Paris Prosecutor's Office is conducting a search of X's French offices and has summoned Elon Musk to testify regarding algorithm bias.