People often blame social media algorithms that prioritize extreme content for increasing political polarization, but this effect has been difficult to prove. Only the platform owners have access to ...

In the age of algorithms, Faiz risks being admired for his surface while being evacuated of the political discomfort his poetry was meant to produce.

Scrolling isn’t learning. Social media simplifies Black history and curiosity without verification leaving nuance behind.

In the early 1990s, feminist rebellion had this tangible forceful quality It smelled like cheap photocopy toner, sweat, and ...

Explore the chilling similarities between Jeffrey Epstein and The Matrix, focusing on their shared philosophies, power dynamics, and societal implications.

When podcasters like Andrew Schulz start to recognize the "breaking point" of the ICE debate, what's next? Therapists share ...

He open-sourced Twitter’s algorithm back in 2023, but then never updated the GitHub. He open-sourced Twitter’s algorithm back in 2023, but then never updated the GitHub. is the Verge’s weekend editor.

While the creation of this new entity marks a big step toward avoiding a U.S. ban, as well as easing trade and tech-related tensions between Washington and Beijing, there is still uncertainty ...

TikTok’s algorithm favors mental health content over many other topics, including politics, cats and Taylor Swift, according to a Washington Post analysis. At first, the mental health-related videos ...

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 ...