"'AI slop' can and does refer to text, audio, or images. But what’s really broken through this year is the flood of quick ...

But TikTok showed that an algorithm, driven by the understanding of a user’s interest, could be more powerful. Rather than ...

Tech giants such as YouTube have looked to curb the spread of low-quality ‘AI slop’, but they also view AI-generated content ...

A masked man on Instagram promises marriage prospects through lighter skin. Behind the viral reel lies a multi-million-dollar ...

The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again come under the ...

The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again come under the ...

A study released this week suggests YouTube's podcasting dominance comes with a heavy cost for brand advertisers.

Analysts working with top YouTube channels report Shorts older than 30 days receive fewer views. YouTube hasn't confirmed any algorithm change. Retention analysts say Shorts older than 28-30 days are ...

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The Home page feed can be one of the best or worst things about YouTube. It depends on how good Google's algorithms are able to interpret your YouTube activity and offer content that you might like to ...

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