AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Most of us spend a lot of time on social media. Scrolling when we wake up. Scrolling again just before bed. And at some point, almost everyone asks the same question. Why ...

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 ...

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Two years ago, the real-estate company Zillow began a program to buy and sell homes. The idea of the program, Zillow Offers, was to use the company’s large amount of historical real-estate data to ...

Noah Giansiracusa asks: How nutritious is your social media diet? Containing too much social media 'junk food,' he notes for Science News Explores, can have deleterious effects, and so individuals ...

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 ...

LinkedIn's algorithm prioritizes ads & sponsored content, hurting organic reach for creators. To adapt: share niche expertise, use authentic images, craft strong hooks, write longer comments, engage ...