Reddit is adding a 'for you' feed for recommendations

The app will have a "following" tab to surface content from subreddits you've joined.

Taking back the algorithm: Social media platforms are restoring users’ control of their feeds

As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and ...
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Algorithmic recommendation technology or human curation? Study of online news outlet suggests both

Recommender systems are machine learning applications in online platforms that automate tasks historically done by people. In the news industry, recommender algorithms can assume the tasks of editors ...
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Q&A: Algorithmic conspirituality—if you're seeing this, is it meant for you?

Thanks to algorithms, social media platforms can generate content that feels like it's made just for you. And while you may acknowledge that technology is what delivers the content, you may sometimes ...

Bill Would Tax Social Platforms That Make Algorithmic Recommendations

The In Real Life Act, unveiled by Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut), would require social platforms with at least $500 million in ad revenue to pay taxes at rates ranging from 10% to 50% -- but ...

Australia’s proposed algorithmic opt-out gets pushback

Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri and conservative commentator Michael Shellenberger have separately opposed aspects of the regulations.
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Goodreads Acquires Discovereads to Build Algorithmic Book Recommendations

Goodreads has acquired Discovereads.com, a company that provides algorithmic book recommendations. Online, March 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Goodreads has acquired Discovereads.com, a company that ...
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Bill Would Tax Platforms That Make Algorithmic Recommendations

A Senate bill introduced Thursday would impose ad taxes on large social platforms that use algorithms to recommend content to users. The In Real Life Act, unveiled by Senator Chris Murphy ...