Tag: algorithm

Algorithmic exploitation: traumatic videos aimed at kids are being hidden on YouTube

By Adam Tinworth

YouTube Kids is safe for your children, right? Well, maybe not. As former NEXT speaker James Bridle discovered - there's a world of exploration out there, and algorithms are to blame.
A sexist Silicon Valley will lead to a sexist future for us all. This must change.

By Adam Tinworth

Silicon Valley's sexism culture has been laid bare in recent weeks. Our society cannot afford to let this continue.
Are we using our digital tools — or are they using us?

By Adam Tinworth

We've welcomed digital devices into our homes, our lives and our pockets. But have we really thought about whose agenda lies embedded in the apps we use?
Amazon’s Echo Look is sneaking AI into your style – and your health

By Adam Tinworth

Amazon wants to put a camera in your wardrobe - and help you make fashion decisions. It's a great offer for the Snapchat generation - but could those images be giving away more about you than you expect?
Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie: birthing acoustic joy from digital algorithms

By Adam Tinworth

Hamburg's latest attraction, the Elbphilharmonie, has taken a digital approach to creating the perfect analogue acoustic experience
2017 predictions: Machine learning, voice interfaces and the politics of algorithms

By Adam Tinworth

What will 2017 hold for the tech industry? Here are our guesses…