TikTok's fate in the U.S. could hinge on who controls its algorithm

TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.

US, China near TikTok deal to finally resolve the question of app’s ‘secret sauce’ algorithm: sources

The deal sets the stage for the creation of a new US company worth as much as $50 billion that would serve 172 million US users.

Read the pitch deck these ex-DeepMind scientists used to raise $5 million for an AI 'algorithm factory'

Former DeepMind scientists raise $5 million for Hiverge, a startup developing AI to improve code.

An Algorithm For Controlling Epidemics

Researchers adapt model predictive control from engineering to epidemic response, balancing health and economic costs under noisy, delayed data.
Medscape

AI-Based Algorithm Aids B-Line Detection in Lung Ultrasound

An artificial intelligence-based algorithm enhances the detection of B lines on lung ultrasound images compared with manual detection, an Italian study reports.

Algorithm that predicts pancreatic cancer metastasis could help avoid unnecessary surgeries

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the biggest challenges in the field of oncology. Numbers of cases are increasing, and the latest personalized therapies and immunotherapy are not yet yielding results.

TikTok users would feel the impact if algorithm isn't part of a sale, experts say

If China sells TikTok to a U.S. buyer without its algorithm, users will notice a difference in functionality, experts say.
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Fast traffic algorithm could improve real-time traffic forecasts

Everyone hates traffic. Big cities in particular are plagued by an overabundance of vehicles, turning a simple crosstown jaunt into an odyssey during rush hour. Part of the problem is that traffic is incredibly complex,
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