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Northwestern CS Announces Winter 2026 Outstanding Teaching Assistants and Peer Mentors

Northwestern Computer Science honors and recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in computer science mentoring and ...

Complete Claude Tutorial For Beginners : Master Clearer AI Outputs

This indepth Claude tutorial explains Projects, Skills, and Connectors as well as connecting Gmail, Slack, and Drive links, plus a workflow setup checklist ...
IEEE

Path-Aware Scheduling Algorithm for Cost Optimization of Deadline-Constrained Scientific Workflows in Cloud Environments

Abstract: Cloud computing is now widely used in all major industries. This transformative technology allows users to access the resources they need through a pay-as-you-go model, providing an ...
Business Insider

Elon Musk says X's algorithm is 'dumb' and 'needs massive improvements' as he open-sources recommendation system

X is revamping the algorithm that ranks posts in the "For You" feed. The engineering team said it will post changes to the algorithm on GitHub every four weeks, including explainers on changes. The ...
Wired

I Used Acuity Scheduling to Try to Organize My Business. Here’s How It Went

I tried Acuity Scheduling to see if it was the right fit for my growing business. Full disclosure: I'm just a woman, not a business, but I've been dabbling in astrology and tarot readings with friends ...
Reuters

What is so special about TikTok's algorithm?

While the creation of this new entity marks a big step toward avoiding a U.S. ban, as well as easing trade and tech-related tensions between Washington and Beijing, there is still uncertainty ...
Quanta Magazine

The Game Theory of How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...
The Conversation

TikTok’s new owner puts app’s algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the ‘For You’ page works

Kelley Cotter has received funding from the National Science Foundation. Chinese tech giant ByteDance finalized its agreement to sell a majority stake in its video platform TikTok to a group of U.S.
Fast Company

How Fastbreak AI is solving the complex riddle of pro sports league scheduling

There are more possible NBA schedule combinations than there are atoms in the sun. That’s not hyperbole—it’s the mathematical reality facing anyone trying to arrange 1,230 games across 30 teams over ...
Forbes

How To Make Friends With The Algorithm (And Actually Get Hired)

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. To pass ATS job application filters, tailor your resume and ...
Scientific American

The Math Trick Hidden in Your Credit Card Number

You’re at the checkout screen after an online shopping spree, ready to enter your credit card number. You type it in and instantly see a red error message ...