New research shows that people recognize more of their biases in algorithms' decisions than they do in their own -- even when those decisions are the same. Algorithms were supposed to make our lives ...

Algorithms are a staple of modern life. People rely on algorithmic recommendations to wade through deep catalogs and find the best movies, routes, information, products, people and investments.

Across the country, algorithms are shaping decisions about who gets hired, who advances, and who is filtered out, often before a hiring manager ever takes a closer look. What began as an efficiency ...

In 2023, the website then known as Twitter partially open sourced its algorithm for the first time. In those days, Tesla billionaire Elon Musk had only recently acquired the platform, and he claimed ...

A study of 4 million job applications screened by a hiring algorithm found evidence of "clear racial disparities" in applicant outcomes, with 26% of applications submitted by Black applicants and 15% ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of our lives. Humans can now reduce complex and mundane tasks while focusing on core working requirements, significantly increasing workforce ...