In the world of big tech, algorithms are behind much of what we see online. They affect what users digitally encounter on a day-to-day basis, including the ads they are targeted with, the results they ...

Algorithms have changed modern society for the better in a number of ways, through advances in technology, optimized experiences online and so much more. But what happens when the algorithm that gets ...

Have you ever wondered why certain posts always appear at the top of your Instagram or Facebook feed while others seem to vanish into oblivion? The truth lies in powerful, ever-evolving algorithms ...

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.