Overview:  Explains algorithms in simple language with everyday examples anyone can understand.Covers major algorithm types, ...

Algorithms have taken on an almost mythical significance in the modern world. They determine what you see on social media and when browsing online, help form people’s belief systems, and impact the ...

In October, Amazon had to discontinue an artificial intelligence–powered recruiting tool after it discovered the system was biased against female applicants. In 2016, a ProPublica investigation ...

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...

Artificial intelligence and algorithms can perpetuate unintentional, biased housing decisions. Human Rights Commission hosts event to examine.