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 ...

Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Senior Visual Data Journalist, Data ...

You’re at the checkout screen after an online shopping spree, ready to enter your credit card number. You type it in and instantly see a red error message ...

Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Computer scientists often deal with abstract problems that are hard to comprehend, but an exciting new algorithm matters to anyone who ...

You might have heard that algorithms are in control of everything you hear, read, and see. They control the next song on your Spotify playlist, or what YouTube suggests you watch after you finish a ...

Cigarette prices in America vary from $6.11 to $11.50 per pack, and Newsweek has plotted a map to show where smokers pay the least cash for smokes, but potentially the most in terms of health. Smoking ...

Social media platforms are more than just tools for sharing cat videos or keeping up with friends—they're powerful influencers of public opinion. The algorithms that drive these platforms determine ...

With affordability comes tradeoffs that might mean it’s better to wait for a more capable option. With affordability comes tradeoffs that might mean it’s better to wait for a more capable option. is a ...

Most people don't think of a Ferrari as a budget purchase. After all, the truly coveted models are some of the most expensive cars ever sold at auction. Right now, the cheapest Ferrari that you can ...