Watchdog calls for greater oversight of algorithms
Algorithms used to serve people suggested content, services and other options online can reduce competition and potentially harm consumers, a UK watchdog has warned.
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Online event on algorithms to take place as part of STEM festival
An online event focusing on algorithms is to take place as part of a north-east STEM festival.
Facebook to explain decisions of news feed algorithms
Facebook is to begin explaining to users why they are seeing certain posts on their news feed in an attempt to make the platform easier to understand.
Government to investigate potential bias in algorithm-based systems
The potential for bias in algorithms that could be used in local government and the justice system is to be investigated by a government advisory body.
What is an algorithm and why do tech companies use them?
You may have heard the likes of Google and Twitter talking about algorithms a lot in recent years.