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The article focuses on finding community news in the algorithmic era. Topics inlcude the researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Media and Journalism decided to study the exact penetration of news deserts in the U.S., the loss of community information a dearth of local news coverage can lead to dire consequences, and the result was that some of the most-affected counties, which represent some of the most rural and economically has depressed areas in the U.S. INSETS: WHO OWNS ALGORITHMIC NEWS?;CANARIES IN THE AI COAL MINE.

The article offers information on ethical aspects and uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in different industries. Topics discussed include the use of AI in court sentencing, AI principles and biases, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) adopted by the European Union for regulation of personal information collection, use and storage.

The article explores While virtual assistants have yet to become a fixture on the reference desk, machine learning and other AI applications are becoming more prevalent across industries. Recommendation systems are seamlessly integrated into nearly all of the platforms we use to access content online.

The article offers information related to the beginning of digital revolution as Second Gilded Age. It mentions benefits from Algorithmic Society as services, resources, opportunities, knowledge and social relations are migrating into the digital realm; development of systems beginning of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to quickly connect user activity or characteristics and use purposes that incriminate, discriminate, or harm innocent people who are unaware of any connections that may be created.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the authors experience of being ChatGPT better understandable as a pseudo-sentient writer.

The article discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the use of algorithms and Big Data in libraries. Topics covered include information on the use of an open metadata server to easily catalog information available at the Library Innovation Lab of Harvard University. Also mentioned is the description of StackLife software that helps users easily browse resources.

The author explores the concept of Singularity or superhuman intelligence. She points out that the rise of Singularity is expected to mark the end of biological humans, caused by digital inventions. Inventor Ray Kurzweil used his Law of Accelerating Returns to demonstrate evidence of Singularity and promoted his prediction in three books including "The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology." She cites symptoms of Singularity in the financial market including the use of algorithms for trading shares.