A Guardian journalist's firsthand account of a new NHS predictive health algorithm reveals startlingly accurate forecasts, raising urgent questions about the ethics of knowing our future ailments.
A revolutionary AI tool developed by UK researchers can now predict an individual's risk of developing cancer and a thousand other diseases up to two decades in advance, heralding a new era in preventative healthcare.
Shocking investigation reveals Instagram's algorithm actively connects paedophiles and facilitates illegal child content distribution, prompting urgent calls for regulation.
Amazon delivery drivers launch a groundbreaking legal battle against the tech giant, alleging its surveillance algorithm creates 'inhumane' working conditions and violates their rights.
Donald Trump celebrates a landmark deal for a US-owned TikTok, while Beijing raises serious concerns over the potential transfer of China's core algorithm technology, escalating US-China tech tensions.
Shocking new research reveals Instagram's covert data collection practices, tracking user activity even when the app is closed. Discover the privacy implications for millions of UK users.
Groundbreaking NHS algorithm analyses smartphone data to identify cardiac risk factors up to six months before a heart attack occurs, revolutionising preventative healthcare.
Google News has elevated The Independent to its prestigious tier of 'preferred' publishers, a significant move that will boost the outlet's visibility to millions of users and shape the digital news landscape.
A deep dive into how Netflix's powerful recommendation engine is fundamentally reshaping filmmaking, creating a homogenised landscape of predictable content that prioritises watchability over artistic risk.
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Department for Transport was warned its algorithm for funding road schemes would disproportionately hit deprived areas and entrench inequality, but pressed ahead regardless.
Cornwall Council has implemented an AI algorithm to determine care funding for elderly and vulnerable residents, replacing human assessors in a move critics call 'dangerous and inhuman'.
Exclusive investigation reveals Instagram's algorithm actively promotes harmful eating disorder content to vulnerable teenagers, despite Meta's repeated safety pledges.
Instagram users express frustration as the platform's new algorithm prioritises Reels and ads, making it harder to see posts from friends and family.
Instagram is under fire for allegedly promoting adult content to users who haven't searched for it, raising concerns over child safety and platform accountability.
Instagram users express frustration as the platform's latest algorithm update prioritises Reels and ads, making organic reach harder for creators and businesses.
Instagram users express frustration as the platform rolls out controversial algorithm updates, sparking debates over content visibility and user experience.
Instagram's latest algorithm update has sparked controversy among users and creators. Here's how the changes could impact your feed and engagement.