Algorithm
Coverage of Algorithm in the Nexus archive.
- Bitcoin's quantum plan assumes some algorithms break. AI just weakened one in 60 hours
Bitcoin's quantum plan assumes some cryptographic algorithms will break. AI has weakened one such algorithm in 60 hours.
- Kaiser says AI isn’t making mental health decisions. A new complaint says otherwise
Kaiser claims its AI is not involved in mental health decisions, but a new complaint alleges that an algorithm, rather than a clinician, is determining patient care within seconds. The dispute highlights tensions between Kaiser and its therapists over AI's role in healthcare.
- Stretching the truth! 1 in 5 men lie about their height on dating apps to beat the algorithm and get foot in the door
One in five men lie about their height on dating apps to manipulate algorithms and improve their chances of matching. The article highlights how users exploit app algorithms by altering their profiles.
- X's algorithm will finally prioritize replies from people you already follow
X has updated its algorithm to prioritize replies from users you already follow, increasing their visibility in friends' comment sections.
- X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground
X modified its algorithm to prioritize posts from users' mutual followers, aiming to foster a more communal experience and reduce adversarial interactions on the platform.
- Opinion: The AI licensure debate is missing the point of licensure
A cardiologist overrides an AI algorithm's diagnosis after reviewing an echocardiogram, highlighting concerns about accountability when AI systems are used in healthcare. The article argues that current licensure practices place liability on clinicians rather than AI developers or health systems deploying the technology.