To a computer, part of our getting-dressed algorithm would look like “if it is below 50 degrees and it is raining, then pick the rain jacket and a long-sleeved shirt to wear underneath it.” ...

But how does it really work? Well, according to a TED-Ed talk about OKCupid's algorithm by Christian Rudder, one of the company's founders, it involves some math. When you're asked a question on ...

How does TikTok's algorithm work? The algorithms are deemed core to ByteDance's overall operations, and ByteDance would rather shut down the app than sell it. Image: Nik/Unsplash ...