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The Algorithm

tech Mar. 16, 2023

Unpacking the Recent Flood of TikTok BansThe app’s murky connection to China has alarmed a lot of politicians — and now the White House.

By Danielle Cohen
the algorithm Feb. 16, 2023

A Love Letter to All My Exes’ Exes’ Instagram AccountsIf only I could “like” any of their posts.

By Morgan Sullivan
extremely online Dec. 27, 2022

The Internet’s Most Hellish YearWe spent 2022 giving our online souls over to dark forces. Maybe next year we’ll get ’em back.

By Michelle Santiago Cortés

culture Feb. 8, 2022

Because Your Algorithm Says SoExamining our (sometimes toxic) relationship with our AI overlords.

By Michelle Santiago Cortés
the algorithm Aug. 27, 2021

TikTok Made Me GayNot officially. But also not not-officially.

By Emma Turetsky
the algorithm July 22, 2021

So This Is How TikTok Knows So Much About YouA new report from The Wall Street Journal looks into the app’s much-discussed algorithm.

By Mia Mercado