algorithm
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“The algorithm was putting us in a position where we were bringing back people that frankly already exist in our CRM base and can be more efficiently reached that way,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
But it said the rise in numbers would be challenging due to a lack of housing in its area, adding that the algorithm did not take into account the local situation.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
When she helps users with this calculation, she uses the same inputs, but they get crunched by an algorithm that does the same thing.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
To accelerate the search, the scientists created a computer algorithm called Peptide Predictor.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
He jumps off the desk and strides to the board and begins to talk about the perfect short-response algorithm.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
Groupon is still working on its approach to the algorithms, “pretty much learning and changing it” on an everyday basis, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Their algorithms push small people into major power.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
Australia said its restrictions would protect young users from graphic content, online predators and predatory algorithms designed to keep people scrolling.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Having optimism is tough these days, especially for people glued to their algorithms and, of course, watching too much news.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Mathematics in this view is cut-and-dried and calls for nothing so much as mastery of the requisite algorithms, and unlimited patience.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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