Testing the TikTok algorithm

The Wall Street Journal tested out the TikTok algorithm with bots to see how quickly the app converged towards a user’s pre-specified interests. As viewing time of videos as the main signal, and to nobody’s surprise (I think), it only took a couple of hours for TikTok...
Tech Leader Senate Hearings

Tech Leader Senate Hearings

Lindsey Graham calls Social Media the Wild Wild West of technology. The government is paying attention to this now because they see the impact technology/social media is having on politics and in reality all of our lives. The real point is we have a bill already...
Libby: Local Library Resources

Libby: Local Library Resources

I’ve always loved libraries, and if you haven’t used the digital services your local library offers then you’re missing out. Now you can enjoy your local library services from the comfort of your own home. The best thing about ebooks is you...
Open Textbook Library

Open Textbook Library

“Open textbooks” are textbooks that are funded, published, and licensed to be freely used, adapted, and distributed. They have an open license that makes it FREE for anyone to use and CHANGE. It can be print or digital. Authors and publishers give you...
What I’m Reading

What I’m Reading

Found a great site anyone interested in the latest greatest technology gadgets, it’s called, TheNextWeb.com (TNW). It was founded 10 years ago in 2006, the founders Boris and Patrick were looking for a tech event to showcase their new startup....
USA Funds Awards Grant for Mississippi College-Planning Web Site

USA Funds Awards Grant for Mississippi College-Planning Web Site

USA Funds® awards an $80,000 grant to develop a Web site to help Mississippi middle- and high-school students and their parents prepare for, apply to and pay for postsecondary-education programs. The Web site will serve as a comprehensive clearinghouse of information...