Fast Company

The X algorithm really is trying to radicalize you—researchers just proved it

In the months following Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022, my experience with the platform (and perhaps yours too) got quickly, dramatically worse. My algorithmic timeline, better ...
KTLA

Only 3 animated films have ever been nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars

(NEXSTAR) – Animated films are among some of the most beloved, critically acclaimed and top-grossing movies in cinema history. And yet, very few have ever been nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars ...
Variety

‘Venom’ Animated Movie in the Works From ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Filmmakers

“Venom,” the snaggletoothed symbiote who has become a favorite Spider-Man baddie, will appear in an animated film from “Final Destination Bloodlines” directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein. Tom ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Venom’ Animated Movie in the Works With ‘Final Destination’ Filmmakers Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein (Exclusive)

Sony’s Venom franchise has a new final destination. The studio behind the Marvel anti-hero movies is developing its first animated movie based on the character. And it has tapped Zach Lipovsky and ...
The Conversation

A few weeks of X’s algorithm can make you more right‑wing – and it doesn’t wear off quickly

Timothy Graham receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC) for the Discovery Project, 'Understanding and Combatting "Dark Political Communication"'. A new study published today in ...
TheWrap

Where to Watch ‘Goat’: Is Sony’s Newest Animated Film Streaming?

Can an actual goat truly be the GOAT? It’s time to find out. Sony Pictures Animation’s newest film, directed by Tyree Dillihay and Adam Rosette, tells the story of Will (voiced by Caleb McLaughlin), a ...
Scientific American

Algorithms really do create political polarization—and this AI tool let users avoid it

People often blame social media algorithms that prioritize extreme content for increasing political polarization, but this effect has been difficult to prove. Only the platform owners have access to ...
CNBC

Meta launches AI algorithm personalization feature for Threads

Meta on Wednesday debuted an AI feature called "Dear Algo" that lets Threads users personalize their content-recommendation algorithms. Threads users will be able to tell the Dear Algo tool what kinds ...
Engadget

X's 'open source' algorithm isn't a win for transparency, researchers say

The X logo appears on a smartphone screen. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NurPhoto via Getty Images) When X's engineering team published the code that powers the platform's ...
Los Angeles Times

As today’s Oscar nominations show, Hollywood animation is in creative crisis

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Animation is the backbone of the film industry, boosting the global box office year after year. But such ...
Gizmodo

Elon Musk Makes Part of X Algorithm Open Source, Says It ‘Sucks’

[Sketchiest Guy in the World Voice] Hey kid, wanna see the X algorithm? It’s right over here. No really, Elon Musk appears to be partly making good on his promise about a week ago to open up the X ...
Business Insider

Elon Musk says X's algorithm is 'dumb' and 'needs massive improvements' as he open-sources recommendation system

X is revamping the algorithm that ranks posts in the "For You" feed. The engineering team said it will post changes to the algorithm on GitHub every four weeks, including explainers on changes. The ...