Homeland Security Today

Algorithmic Warfare in the Iran Conflict: Operation Epic Fury and Dawn of the AI Battlefield

On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury / Operation Roaring Lion, a joint military ...
DMNews

Scientists say X’s algorithm doesn’t just show you conservative content — it rewires who you follow so the shift becomes permanent

A landmark Nature study of nearly 5,000 X users found that the platform's algorithmic feed measurably shifts political opinions rightward — and switching back to the chronological feed doesn't reverse ...
PsyPost

X’s feed algorithm shifts users’ political opinions to the right, new study finds

Feed algorithms are not politically neutral. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature, using the ...
Popular Mechanics

Want to Feel Warmer This Winter? Turn Your Ceiling Fan in This Direction.

With much of the country in the grip of extreme cold, most folks are walking the line between feeling comfortable and managing their heating budget. There are plenty of things to do to prep your home ...
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 ...
Reuters

What is so special about TikTok's algorithm?

While the creation of this new entity marks a big step toward avoiding a U.S. ban, as well as easing trade and tech-related tensions between Washington and Beijing, there is still uncertainty ...
IEEE

Cooperative Perception for Automated Driving: A Survey of Algorithms, Applications, and Future Directions

Abstract: Cooperative perception (CP) has emerged as an important research topic in connected and automated transportation systems, significantly enhancing situational awareness in challenging ...
TechCrunch

Instagram’s new ‘Your Algorithm’ tool gives you more control over the Reels you see

Instagram is introducing a new tool that lets you see and control your algorithm, starting with Reels, the company announced on Wednesday. The new tool, called “Your Algorithm,” lets you view the ...
The New York Times

Kennedy Says He Told C.D.C. to Change Website’s Language on Autism and Vaccines

In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives. By Sheryl Gay Stolberg Sheryl Gay ...
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‘A step in the right direction:’ Portland City Council bans AI rent-pricing algorithms

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As housing costs in Portland are skyrocketing faster than wages, the city council voted 8-2 in favor of banning artificial intelligence apartment pricing algorithms on ...
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‘A step in the right direction:’ Portland City Council bans AI rent-pricing algorithms

‘A step in the right direction:’ Portland City Council … Video / Nov 19, 2025 / 10:25 PM PST As housing costs in Portland are skyrocketing faster than wages, the city council voted 8-2 in favor of ...