Tagged: algorithms

Rewriting the Algorithm: Meta's Bid to Hand Feed Control Back to Users

Meta is introducing new ways for users to influence their Facebook and Instagram feeds, signaling a potential shift in how algorithmic curation handles personal preferences.

Software Development4 min read

Executing Hell: How a Developer Got Doom Running Entirely Inside an SQL Database

A clever developer has successfully implemented the legendary first-person shooter Doom inside an SQL database, demonstrating the unexpected power of declarative query engines.

Web Development4 min read

YouTube's War on Clipper Accounts: What the Shift to Original Shorts Means for Creators

YouTube is adjusting its recommendation algorithms to prioritize original content in Shorts, dealing a major blow to automated and manual clipper accounts.