With a change of ownership in the works, TikTok’s algorithm – the secret sauce of its success – is going to be reset for US users. What differences users will see is unclear, but changes are coming.

Breaking up has always been hard. But in the digital age, consciously uncoupling has never been more difficult. So, what are the rules of engagement for blocking someone after you've called it quits?

It’s hard to ignore the seismic shifts brought about by algorithm-driven content. Every time you scroll through your social media feed or check your favorite news app, algorithms are diligently at ...

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 ...

In September 2025, news outlets reported that families of American teenagers who died by suicide were suing OpenAI, Meta, and Character.AI. Their allegation: company products had simulated friendship, ...

If you've been noticing a distinct change in the content you're seeing on Facebook recently, you aren't alone. Several members of the IndyStar newsroom have reported seeing a disproportionate amount ...

Imagine scrolling through Instagram. You just liked a post about fitness, and suddenly, your feed is flooded with protein shakes, workout reels, and yoga mats. Coincidence? Not at all. Behind the ...

This week’s presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will generate a flood of news coverage likely consumed the way we do so many things today: through a screen. Technological ...

Does the superior quality of search results from dominant firms like Google stem primarily from better algorithms or from access to larger volumes of user-generated data?

Christian singles aren’t going to church to find life partners. They’re swiping on the apps. The first time Alex Entz saw his future wife, she was behind a paywall. The popular dating app Hinge had ...