Algorithms, particularly in the form of artificial intelligence and machine learning, are proliferating in finance and changing how we make decisions. Algorithms have been around for a while in the ...

Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

Overview: AI-powered algorithms now drive a major share of global trading activity.Modern trading systems rely more on ...

Evidence suggests that insurance companies use AI to delay or limit health care that patients need. FatCameraE+ via Getty Images Over the past decade, health insurance companies have increasingly ...

(The Conversation) – Over the past decade, health insurance companies have increasingly embraced the use of artificial intelligence algorithms. Unlike doctors and hospitals, which use AI to help ...