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What is an Algorithm

Algorithm refers to a set of rules and instructions that defines how a task is to be executed upon in order to get the expected results. Algorithm defines the output based on set of rules that applies to input data. Therefore, it is important to define input and output before setting the rules and instructions for the algorithm to work. In cases where the input is not defined properly, the algorithm sometime delivers inconsistent output results.
 
Let’s take example of a smartphone to understand how algorithm works:
 
In auto brightness mode, the smartphone’s display adjusts the screen brightness based on ambient light conditions. In dark environment, the screen dims down the brightness. It boosts the brightness in bright light conditions. This is a work of algorithm. The input here is ambient lighting. Algorithm is a set of instructions that modifies smartphone's system settings to change display brightness levels. Output is screen brightness, which changes with environment.
 
Algorithm design is language-independent, i.e. they are set of instructions that can be implemented in any language. Importantly, it yields similar results irrespective of the language it is executed in.
 
Algorithms are essential to the way computers process data. Many computer programs contain algorithms that detail the specific instructions a computer should perform—in a specific order—to carry out a specified task, such as calculating employees' pay checks or printing students' report cards.
 

Latest Updates on Algorithm

Last week, Musk had said that the micro-blogging platform will provide users the ability to adjust the algorithm to their "closer match", in the "coming months"

Updated On: 22 Feb 2023 | 10:07 AM IST

Musk tweeted: "If many people who you follow or like also follow me, it is highly probable that the algorithm will recommend my tweets. It's not super sophisticated"

Updated On: 18 Feb 2023 | 11:16 AM IST

Twitter CEO on Sunday said that the engineers resolved two significant problems on the micro-blogging platform during a "long day at Twitter HQ" with him

Updated On: 15 Feb 2023 | 9:25 AM IST

The algorithms are trained and tested using 300,000 kilometres of real time vehicle data

Updated On: 05 Jan 2023 | 11:44 PM IST

From spray-painted dresses to feeling the texture of a fabric on screen, fashion and shopping are becoming tech-immersive

Updated On: 30 Oct 2022 | 7:40 PM IST

Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch says developing algos to identify mis-selling and other violations

Updated On: 28 Oct 2022 | 10:27 PM IST

SEBI recently issued guidelines for stock brokers who provide algorithmic trading services. What exactly is algo trading? Watch our next report to know more

Updated On: 27 Sep 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

LinkedIn's algorithmic experiments may come as a surprise to millions of people because the company did not inform users that the tests were underway

Updated On: 25 Sep 2022 | 10:22 PM IST

South Korean tech giant Samsung has been reportedly sued by a patent troll over the use of an algorithm that predicts the remaining battery life on its Android smartphones

Updated On: 10 Jun 2022 | 1:32 PM IST

"You are being manipulated by the algorithm in ways you do not realise. Easy to switch back and forth to see the difference," Musk said in a tweet

Updated On: 16 May 2022 | 12:04 PM IST

Musk's description of a platform free from content moderation issues is troubling in light of the algorithmic harms caused by social media platforms.

Updated On: 26 Apr 2022 | 10:42 AM IST

Short video platform TikTok has announced that it is changing 'For You Page' algorithm to "avoid showing users too much of the same content".

Updated On: 17 Dec 2021 | 12:09 PM IST

YouTube's recommendations philosophy is based on accurately predicting the videos the viewer wants to watch - based on their own interest and preferences

Updated On: 20 Oct 2021 | 7:21 PM IST

Haugen, a former product manager on Facebook's civic misinformation team, says the social media giant keeps its algorithms and operations a secret

Updated On: 05 Oct 2021 | 11:14 PM IST

In China, state media have accused companies of using algorithms to pressure people into purchases and promotions

Updated On: 28 Aug 2021 | 1:40 AM IST

Normandin's experience is a twist on the decades-old prediction that robots will replace workers.

Updated On: 28 Jun 2021 | 11:58 PM IST

After workers accused the company of censoring pro-Palestine content, Facebook-owned Instagram has tweaked its algorithms that will begin ranking original and re-shared content equally

Updated On: 31 May 2021 | 11:21 AM IST

India has to put in place rules that seek more transparency from technology companies. Domestic and global companies that use consumer behaviour data to enhance addictive behaviour must be scrutinised

Updated On: 30 May 2021 | 10:25 PM IST

In the most general sense, an algorithm is a series of instructions telling a computer how to transform a set of facts about the world into useful information

Updated On: 17 Oct 2020 | 10:07 AM IST

South China Morning Post reported that ByteDance has reportedly informed the US authorities and potential bidders of the decision

Updated On: 14 Sep 2020 | 2:49 AM IST