As software and algorithms become an increasingly pervasive part of our lives, there’s growing interest and concern on how they are affecting society, the economy, and politics. Yet, most social ...

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As major powers accelerate the military use of artificial intelligence, the consequences for countries that fail to adapt are ...

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AI systems that try to influence your purchases can also be used to infer what you fear, what you trust and which stories you are likely to believe.

Algorithms can now be considered trade secrets or even patent-worthy. Prevent them from being stolen by taking these security steps. Ogilvy is in the midst of a project that converges robotic process ...

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.

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. There’s a new beat in town: algorithms. From formulas that determine what you see on social media to equations that dictate ...