Algorithm-based strategy shows promise in reducing urban poverty

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, aid organizations worldwide struggled to identify vulnerable households quickly and fairly. Many people who needed help were left behind.
TechCrunch

Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see

Meta announced on Tuesday a new Facebook algorithm update that will showcase more Reels videos tailored to users’ preferences. The update includes features that offer users greater control over the ...
Investopedia

What an Algorithm Is and Implications for Trading

Lucas Downey is the co-founder of MoneyFlows, and an Investopedia Academy instructor. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting and finance professor who has been working in ...
IEEE

Dynamic Line Drawing: A Motion Semantics-Based Photo-to-Sketch Rendering Algorithm

Abstract: Generating line drawings from single photorealistic images featuring dynamic scenes or characters poses significant challenges. Existing algorithms predominantly focus on static scenes or ...
IEEE

Positioning Laser Line Detection Algorithm of Construction Robot Based on LSD and Improved Least Squares Method

Abstract: A laser line detection algorithm for the positioning of construction robots based on Line Segment Detector (LSD) and an improved least squares method (LSM) is proposed to address the line ...
Firstpost

Is TikTok recommending porn to children?

China and US flags are seen near a TikTok logo in this illustration picture taken July 16, 2020. File Image/Reuters Has TikTok been recommending porn and highly sexualised content to children? A new ...