#Algorithms is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 80 people shared 218 posts with it — around 7 a day. Activity is down 11% versus the previous week, peaking on Sep 8 with 17 posts.
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Facial recognition error sees woman accused of theft
An apparent mix-up with the technology led to Danielle Horan being wrongly accused of shoplifting.
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Parents Talking Algorithms
Parents Talking Algorithms - Navigating Datafication and Family Life in Digital Societies; This book explores the intersection of parenthood and the digital age, where algorithms shape daily decisions...
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Quiz: Sorting Algorithms in Python
Check your understanding of bubble sort, insertion sort, merge sort, Quicksort, and Timsort, and how Big O notation compares their efficiency.
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Open-Sourcing Rebalancer: A Generic, High-Performance Library for Solving Assignment Problems
We’re open-sourcing Rebalancer, the assignment-problem solver that has been used to solve resource allocation problems throughout Meta for over nine years. Rebalancer separates several relate…
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The Art of Thinking in Algorithms, Vol. 1 | Official Book Trailer
YouTube video by DroidKernel
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Patti Harrison Had Dreams of a Tech Utopia. Silicon Valley Smashed Them | WIRED
Patti Harrison, a comedian and writer, discusses her disillusionment with Silicon Valley and the internet's current state. She shares her experiences with algorithm-driven harassment, where her jokes and ironic posts are taken out of context and lead to angry responses from both progressive and conservative communities. Harrison explains how algorithms are designed to agitate users, leading to unnecessary conflict and harassment. She recounts instances where her posts were flagged as bullying or abuse, even when they were clearly meant as jokes. Harrison also touches on the hypocrisy of free speech debates, noting that while right-wing groups use free speech as a justification for harmful actions, social media platforms often remove content for vague reasons that don't actually violate community guidelines. She expresses hope in the rising interest in socialism and class consciousness, believing that this shift could lead to better technological advancements and a more equitable society. Harrison grew up in a conservative town where some initially homophobic individuals became supportive after learning about her transgender identity, highlighting the potential for personal growth and understanding. She concludes by expressing frustration with the current state of online discourse, where even small jokes can lead to significant backlash and account suspensions.
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Why You Need to Read Hard Books
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