Nvidia graphics research just made a 2-3x gain in performance, and this time it didn't use AI

With ray tracing finally gaining a foothold in PC games, Nvidia has set its sights on path tracing performance with its ...
Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering

Adaptive Algorithm Aims to Reduce Kidney Discards and Improve Transplant Access

Developed by Professor Sanjay Mehrotra, the Sliding Scale AdaptiVe Expedited (SAVE) algorithm could improve organ allocation ...
Health Affairs

When The Front Door Is An Algorithm: Guiding Consumer Use Of AI In Health Care

On January 7, 2026, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health, a new feature that allows users to review medical test results, prepare for doctor appointments, and seek guidance on diet and fitness—while ...
Los Angeles Times

Santa Ana moves forward on banning landlords from using rent-setting algorithms

Santa Ana has joined a growing pushback across the nation by advancing a ban on landlords using software platforms to coordinate rental rates. The City Council unanimously approved the first reading ...
Newsweek

US TikTok Deal Could Change Your Algorithm

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. TikTok has reached a deal that will allow it to keep operating in the United States, with a majority American-owned joint ...
techtimes

Instagram Reels: 'Build Your 2026 Algorithm' Now Live in Regions Using English as Default Language

Meta has now rolled out the "Build Your 2026 Algorithm" feature for Instagram Reels to allow users use it to personalize their feeds. Instagram Reels 'Build Your 2026 Algorithm' Now Live After a test ...
Times Union

Commentary: New York must set stronger limits on algorithmic pricing

AI algorithms use information about you to decide how much you'll pay for items you need. It's unfair, and the Legislature must act. Credit: Getty Images. Across our economy, powerful companies are ...
techtimes

How Recommendation Algorithms Shape What You Watch and Share: Streaming and Social Media Explained

Learn how recommendation algorithms, streaming recommendations, and social media algorithms use content recommendation systems to deliver personalized recommendations. Pixabay, TungArt7 From movie ...
CNET

Brain-Inspired Algorithms Could Dramatically Cut AI Energy Use

One major issue facing artificial intelligence is the interaction between a computer's memory and its processing capabilities. When an algorithm is in operation, data flows rapidly between these two ...
The Verge

Spotify’s Prompted Playlists use AI to control your algorithm

With its playlist chatbot, Spotify says you could ‘curate your next Discover Weekly, exactly the way you want it.’ With its playlist chatbot, Spotify says you could ‘curate your next Discover Weekly ...
The New York Times

N.Y. Law Could Set Stage for A.I. Regulation’s Next ‘Big Battleground’

The new law seeks to prevent retailers from ripping off consumers by using artificial intelligence and their personal data to charge them higher prices. By Tim Balk As New Yorkers scrolled, surfed and ...