ALAN MISLOVE studies algorithms. Recently, his research at Northeastern University, in Boston, has shown that Facebook’s software was leaking users’ phone numbers to advertisers. He has also found new ...

In a world where connectivity and data reign supreme, the internet of things (IoT) has emerged as a groundbreaking technology that’s not just a buzzword, but a tangible reality with impressive ...

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the property management software company RealPage on Friday, alleging its pricing algorithm enables landlords to share sensitive pricing information and raise ...

In 2014, a team of engineers at Amazon began working on a project to automate hiring at their company. Their task was to build an algorithm that could review resumes and determine which applicants ...

Jenny Kane / AP The first major policy change under consideration by Portland’s new City Council attempts to address one of the city’s top issues: Housing costs. On Wednesday, councilors considered a ...

Almost 200 face recognition algorithms—a majority in the industry—had worse performance on nonwhite faces, according to a landmark study. What they tested: The US National Institute of Standards and ...