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 ...

Some algorithms solve problems. This one changed civilization. From guiding satellites to securing your bank account, its influence reaches every corner of technology. It started with a simple insight ...

ST. IGNACE, MACKINAW CITY — Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry will implement a $1 fare increase starting April 21, 2026, to enhance what the company said are guest experience and support operational ...

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.

In 2025, the Instagram algorithm has become more advanced than ever, using artificial intelligence and machine learning to decide what content users see in their Feeds, Reels, Stories, Explore pages, ...

When Edsger W. Dijkstra published his algorithm in 1959, computer networks were barely a thing. The algorithm in question found the shortest path between any two nodes on a graph, with a variant ...

When he takes office on Jan. 1, Mr. Mamdani will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Trump. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons Mayor-elect Zohran ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Reuters) - ASEAN's four-year-old plan for peace in war-torn Myanmar is not difficult to implement and the ruling junta should adhere to it and allow humanitarian aid to be ...

The new quantum computing algorithm, called "Quantum Echoes," is the first that can be independently verified by running it on another quantum computer. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark bill on Monday that regulates AI companion chatbots, making it the first state in the nation to require AI chatbot operators to implement safety ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...