The Network · 2026-04-07 11:57:05 · Protos
Statistician Nate Silver has leveled a direct accusation that X's algorithm is 'rigged,' using a data visualization to show that engagement for prominent right-leaning accounts dramatically overshadows that of major left-leaning institutions. The analysis, sourced from Cluvio, maps year-to-date activity, depicting 'red...
The Network · 2026-04-10 21:52:32 · HR Dive
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has launched a legal assault against the state of Colorado, filing a lawsuit that declares the state's new AI bias law, SB 24-205, unconstitutional. This direct challenge from a high-profile tech firm throws the legislation into immediate uncertainty just months before ...
The Lab · 2026-04-14 11:52:26 · Japan Times
Chatbots are not passive curators of existing data; they are active generators and framers of information. This core function introduces a critical, often overlooked, layer of influence. The content a user receives is not a simple retrieval but a new construction, shaped by the priorities, data, and unseen parameters e...
The Lab · 2026-04-16 16:52:40 · 404 Media
A new investigation alleges that Google and Apple's app stores are not just passive hosts for harmful "nudify" and "undress" applications but actively steer users toward them. The research from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) claims the platforms' own search and advertising systems push these apps, which digitally ...