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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The Economy of Incompleteness

The article discusses the shift in social media algorithms favoring prolonged conversations over immediate reactions, highlighting recent changes in platforms like X and Instagram.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Nursery of Papa Samih: The Symbol of Evil in 'Al-Madah' and Messages Beyond Drama

The article discusses the Egyptian TV series 'Al-Madah: The Legend of the End', highlighting its themes of spirituality and the influence of algorithms on human behavior.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Algorithms impose unfair competition on schools and families for the most valuable metric

Digital economy optimization through algorithms creates an unfair competitive landscape for educational institutions and families, focusing solely on user engagement at the cost of comprehensive education.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

The Naked Truth About Algorithms and Mart Kangro's Beautiful Body

The article discusses Mart Kangro's performance in the play 'Medium,' where he performs largely in the nude while skillfully concealing his modesty.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

User, provider, or no one - who is responsible for the costly mistakes of algorithms?

The article discusses the evolving autonomy of artificial intelligence agents and the associated legal responsibilities regarding algorithmic errors.

Mar 18 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

A Machine of Distrust. ZUS Algorithms, NIK Pressure, and Lack of Data Create a System That Cannot Fix Itself

The article discusses the flaws in the Polish social security system (ZUS), highlighting how pressure on officials leads to unjust treatment of individuals in the midst of personal crises.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Manuel Agnelli: "Enough with the myth of success, the algorithm, live events: letโ€™s reclaim music"

Manuel Agnelli advocates for a return to creativity and authentic musical expression, distancing from the mainstream and the influence of algorithms.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Algorithms turning teens into cyber criminals, sex offenders and terrorists, NCA chief warns

The head of the UK National Crime Agency warns that algorithms in toxic online spaces are radicalizing teenagers into engaging in serious crimes.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Can algorithms save the world's cities from resource depletion?

The article explores the role of artificial intelligence and algorithms in addressing urban challenges of resource depletion and inefficiency.

Mar 15 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Vikkstar on algorithms, social media and the future of YouTube

Vikram Singh Barn, known as Vikkstar, criticizes social media algorithms for creating addictive online cycles and emphasizes the responsibility of content creators.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Authenticity matters more than chasing algorithms โ€” Content creator, Bada

Content creator Agnes Bada emphasizes the importance of authenticity in her creative process rather than focusing solely on algorithmic trends.

Mar 14 โ€ข 00:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Not everything is so simple: 5 myths about artificial intelligence that we still believe

This article explores the persistent myths surrounding artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the misconceptions about algorithms and their decision-making processes.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Perfect families go into crisis like algorithms

The article discusses the fragility of seemingly perfect families, exploring how a sudden change can lead to a crisis that challenges the values and reality of family life.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

The Deadly Algorithms: From Project Maven to the Fear of Algorithmic War

The article discusses the transformation in warfare driven by Artificial Intelligence, particularly focusing on the U.S. Department of Defense's Project Maven.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Report: The Supply of Social Media for Youth is Strongly Right-Wing

A study finds that social media algorithms expose young Europeans to a significant amount of right-wing political content.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Far-right Memes Fuel on TikTok and Instagram

A report reveals the rise of far-right youth culture in Sweden driven by anti-Semitic memes, exacerbated by social media algorithms favoring hate speech and conspiracy theories.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Social media algorithms threaten democracy in Finland, show top researchers

A recent study reveals that social media algorithms in Finland undermine democracy by skewing political discussions towards the right.

Mar 10 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Predictability

The article discusses the concept of predictability in the context of algorithms and fashion, particularly highlighting a recent fashion show in Paris.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The 'algorithm soldier'

The article discusses the need to continually redefine disinformation, especially in the context of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, hinting at the role of social media algorithms in shaping users' access to information.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Big Pharma with the ChatGpt Alembic: soon new drugs from algorithms

The next generation of drugs may emerge from algorithms rather than test tubes, as artificial intelligence increasingly transforms pharmaceutical laboratories.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

"Lethal weapons managed by algorithms", the manager of OpenAI resigns

Caitlin Kalinowski, head of hardware and robotics at OpenAI, resigns amid concerns regarding the AI's partnership with the Pentagon.

Mar 9 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Teenagers' Smartphone Overdependence Insufficiently Regulated by Schools... "Algorithms Should be Restricted"

A recent report indicates that recent regulations banning smartphone use during school hours are inadequate to address the issue of smartphone overdependence among teenagers in South Korea, prompting discussions for further legislative measures.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The bias of the algorithm: how social networks create tailored realities

The article discusses how social media algorithms shape individual realities, leading to societal fragmentation.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How do social media algorithms change during Ramadan?

The article discusses the adjustments made by social media algorithms during the Ramadan period to accommodate shifts in user behavior and digital engagement.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

The challenge of making a newscast in the era of algorithms and misinformation: "We are a filter between the viral and the relevant"

This article discusses the challenges faced by journalism in the age of algorithms and misinformation, emphasizing the role of news outlets as curators of relevant information.

Mar 7 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

And now what do we do with AI? The algorithm that will decide your professional future has turned out to be a bit sexist

The article discusses the biases present in AI algorithms that affect career guidance and hiring processes, potentially perpetuating gender stereotypes.

Mar 7 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Were 160 girls killed in Iran due to AI's mistake? The dangerous truth about algorithms in war

A missile strike by the United States on a girls' primary school in Minab, Iran, has resulted in the deaths of over 160 students, raising questions about the role of artificial intelligence in military operations.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reversal of Judgment by Tabelog Confirmed, Adjustments to Scores Not Recognized as Illegal by the Supreme Court

The Japanese Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision ruling against restaurants that claimed unfair downgrading of their scores on the gourmet site Tabelog.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Is the nightmare scenario from 'Terminator' moving closer?

The article discusses the increasing capability of drones powered by AI algorithms, raising concerns about their potential for autonomous warfare.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

She helped design Australiaโ€™s aged care assessment tool โ€“ but now Lynda Henderson is too scared to use it

Lynda Henderson, a key contributor to Australia's aged care assessment tool, expresses fear and concern over the use of algorithms in determining care needs.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

In war, algorithms are deciding death's verdict, AI will determine who lives and who dies

The article discusses the increasing role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare, specifically highlighting its use in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Technology, Algorithms, and Emotion: The New Aesthetic of the Olympic Games

The article discusses how technology and digital platforms shape the experience and aesthetic of the Olympic Games, focusing on the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina in 2026.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Molly Russell's dad locked door for safety but danger was already in bedroom

Ian Russell discusses the tragic death of his daughter Molly, emphasizing the detrimental impact of social media algorithms on vulnerable teens.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Expert on Google's AI: 'They are in the process of destroying their own search engine's credibility'

Experts warn that Googleโ€™s AI functionalities may harm the credibility of its search engine due to inaccuracies and obscure algorithms.

Mar 4 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence: Where the Limits of AI Should Be

Alena Buyx argues that artificial intelligence should not make decisions about life and death, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations beyond the capabilities of algorithms.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, rejects 'addictive algorithms' like TikTok's

Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, criticized addictive algorithms found in social media platforms like TikTok during a talk at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Algorithmic Bias and the European Law

The article discusses the issue of algorithmic bias and its implications, highlighting that algorithms can produce unfair results due to inherent biases in design and data.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

Jeanette Winterson, writer: "The algorithm gives you what you already know you want; literature gives you what you didnโ€™t know you needed"

Jeanette Winterson discusses the relevance of 'One Thousand and One Nights' as a timeless narrative that offers political and moral lessons for today's society.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

War in Iran: Cameras, Algorithms, and Intelligence Services โ€“ The Assassination Plan of Khamenei

A long-term, multi-layered intelligence campaign by Israel led to the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Algorithms, telecommunications towers, and an insider informant. This was the operation that killed Iran's supreme leader.

Israel successfully disabled mobile phones that could have alerted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei before he was killed in a bombing incident.

Mar 2 โ€ข 22:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What does 'rage bait' mean and why did Oxford name it the word of the year in 2025

Oxford University named 'rage bait' as the word of the year for 2025, highlighting its significance in the context of social media dynamics.

Mar 2 โ€ข 22:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

YouTube in the Dock: AI Algorithms Ruining Childhood Innocence

An investigation reveals the detrimental effects of AI algorithms on YouTube Kids, leading to harmful and misleading content targeted at children.

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Archive Pieces, Homeland Fashion and Risk: Going Crazy for the Gold of Impact on the Red Carpet of the Goya Awards

The Goya awards showcase a blend of fashion creativity and social media strategy, focusing on how celebrity appearances are judged by algorithms.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Albanese does not back down and points the finger at 'social media and algorithms'

Francesca Albanese continues her controversial stance on Palestine, emphasizing her campaign against what she calls genocide while also facing international scrutiny following her recent participation in a contentious forum.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Doctors: artificial intelligence is already saving lives in Estonia

Estonian hospitals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to assist in critical medical treatments, enhancing efficiency and potentially saving lives.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Children Under Pressure of Likes. Sexualization Begins in Elementary School

The article discusses the impact of social media algorithms on the sexualization of children and teenagers, stating that erotic content has become normalized in their lives.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

You Can Get Out of Mobile Addiction Too: Defensive Tactics Against Those Sticky Algorithms

The article discusses the rising concern over mobile addiction and offers defensive strategies to counteract the invasive actions of tech companies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Dignity in Trying to Go Viral

The article discusses the challenges Swedish politicians face in achieving viral status on social media compared to international counterparts like France's Prime Minister, while providing insights into the strategies being employed.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Social Networks Bombard Children with Toxic Content. Regulation is Increasing, but the Algorithms Keep Running

The article discusses the alarming rise in children reaching out to a crisis hotline due to mental health issues linked to toxic content on social media platforms, primarily TikTok and Instagram.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:00 UTC

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