Articles about algorithm

Why the iBuying algorithms failed Zillow, and what it says about the business world’s love affair with AI

Just because a business process can be automated, doesn’t necessarily mean it should be automated. And maybe — just maybe… Read More

Meet the ‘Zillow Prize’ winners who get $1M and bragging rights for beating the Zestimate

If the winners of the Zillow Prize decide to spend their $1 million winnings on a new house, at least… Read More

A baby dies, and a woman’s heartbreaking open letter implores tech companies to fix algorithms

We’re all freaked out, too frequently it seems, by the realization that our movements online are being watched and used… Read More

UW’s lip-syncing Obama demonstrates new technique to turn audio clips into realistic video

Researchers at the University of Washington are putting former President Barack Obama’s words into his own mouth to demonstrate breakthrough… Read More

Amazon clashes with ProPublica over investigation into ‘pay-to-play’ pricing tactics

Amazon and ProPublica butted heads Tuesday over a report from the investigative journalism organization claiming that the e-commerce giant is prioritizing its own product… Read More

Can Facebook guess your political views? See where the site thinks you land on the spectrum

I have a Facebook rule I almost always follow: Don’t post anything political, ever. The few times I’ve broken that rule,… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Muze automates the DJ experience for bars and restaurants

DJing may become the latest occupation to face competition from machines. Muze, a recent graduate from the 9Mile Labs Accelerator, is… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Algorithmia offers developers access to 800 algorithms from academic researchers

Algorithms are essential for many app developers, but they tend to be dispersed across obscure academic journals and are difficult to… Read More