In the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, Google's algorithm was under fire for purportedly promoting conspiracy theories that flourished on 4chan's controversial /pol/ channel. SEE ALSO: Google ...

SAN FRANCISCO — YouTube has changed its powerful search algorithm to promote videos from more mainstream news outlets in search results after people looking for details on the Las Vegas shooting were ...

In the wake of a national tragedy like Sunday night’s shooting in Las Vegas — the deadliest mass shooting on U.S. soil in modern history — the internet can provide comfort and chaos in equal measure.

YouTube has reportedly updated its search engine in an effort to limit the reach of conspiracy theories, misinformation and harmful messages on its video-sharing platform. The update comes following ...

In times of crisis, can you trust an algorithm to deliver the most accurate and up-to-date news you're craving to get? SEE ALSO: A troll explains why he tweeted a fake 'missing dad' picture from the ...

On Tuesday, Twitter provided us with the perfect example of just how bad algorithms are at the news: #LasVagasShooting. A close look reveals a simple misspelling: "Vagas" instead of "Vegas." It's not ...