X's 'open source' algorithm isn't a win for transparency, researchers say

When X's engineering team published the code that powers the platform's "for you" algorithm last month, Elon Musk said the ...
U.S. News & World Report

What Is So Special About TikTok's Algorithm?

BEIJING, Dec ‌20 (Reuters) - The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short ‌video platform TikTok has once again come under the spotlight after the app's Chinese owner ByteDance ...
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TikTok sale puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store

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 ...
USA Today

TikTok users would feel the impact if algorithm isn't part of a sale, experts say

TikTok engages more than 170 million Americans with its endless scroll and viral content, but as a potential sale for the popular platform nears, experts are concerned about the future of the app's ...
Business Wire

Algorithms Are Reshaping News Visibility: Here’s How to Adapt

It’s hard to ignore the seismic shifts brought about by algorithm-driven content. Every time you scroll through your social media feed or check your favorite news app, algorithms are diligently at ...
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What Makes Content Go Viral: The Science Behind The Algorithm

In this edition of Founder FAQ, Petra Smith, founder and Managing Director of the UK-based marketing consultancy Squirrels&Bears, answers: “How can I make my content go viral on social media?” You can ...
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Is the Algorithm Living Rent-Free in Our Heads? The 21st-Century Thought Police of What We Read, Watch, Think, and Hear

From the music you stream to the rage you post, the algorithm owns you. Orwell saw it coming—control disguised as choice, obedience sold as connection. Real freedom starts when you feel again. George ...
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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 ...