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Is the Algorithm Inevitable? This Book Argues It’s Not.

Kyle Chayka on the making of “Filterworld”

TikTok’s Latest Boyfriend Test Asks This Very Serious Question

Would you rather be a samurai, pirate or cowboy? It’s the ultimate boyfriend personality test, according to TikTok

New Poll Suggests Gen Z Adults Are Largely Skeptical of TikTok

How much do young adults trust social media platforms?

The 25 Best Memes of 2023, Explained

The year’s funniest, weirdest and most chaotic viral internet videos, images and jokes

Is Social Media Killing Stand-Up Comedy?

Platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have been a boon to the careers of comics. Their unintended consequences, however, have also been quite disruptive.

“Hot Ones” and Hot Takes With Sean Evans

We interviewed the king of hot wings and then took part in his spicy challenge

Are We Looking at Sports on Streaming the Wrong Way?

Revenue from sports broadcasting isn't just about commercials

It Sure Looks Like Uber Eats Used AI-Generated Food Photos

Nothing says "appetizing" like dinner from the uncanny valley

There's Good and Bad News About the AI Pact Several Countries Just Signed

Is it a good first step, or will it be largely ineffectual?

Elon Musk Is Feuding With the Prime Minister of Ireland Now

Leo Varadkar has called for an updating of Irish laws surrounding speech and violence

Google's Ambitious Tracking Cookie Plan Might Be Delayed

Will the tech giant still be phasing cookies out next year?

Would You Pay for an Ad-Free Version of Social Media?

Facebook and Instagram are reportedly offering a paid ad-free option in Europe