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algorithm

[al-guh-rith-uhm] / ˈæl gəˌrɪð əm /


NOUN
program
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"A lot of Australians appreciate the algorithm, both for the enjoyment they get out of it or the utility they get out of it," Communications Minister Anika Wells told national broadcaster ABC.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Oura’s senior vice president of science, Shyamal Patel, said the company captured 1,200 nights of simultaneous Oura and lab data to tune its sleep-staging algorithm to be as close to clinical results as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

This means the satellite sensor and an algorithm identified a pixel containing thermal anomalies associated with fire.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

"We've got a new tranche of clubs, sort of the the algorithm kids, who are recruiting from the international markets," Maguire said.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

I have my old cracked phone out, my hack allowing me to track down the other Phoenix Riders without being subjected to the new NeuroLink algorithm.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

These posts are selected for users based on programming rules called algorithms that predict what you will engage with -- whether it's something you like, or that riles you.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

The legislation includes a requirement that platforms allow users to "opt out" of powerful algorithms that determine what comes up on social media feeds.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Australia is set to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of content recommended by algorithms when they log in.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

The government will be taking "expert advice" on whether users would have to opt in or out of the algorithms feeding them content online, Wells said.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Not only that, but its algorithms were built on the full sum of human knowledge.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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