Algorithm

An Algorithm is a precise, step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or producing an output. In AI, algorithms range from simple decision trees and linear regression to sophisticated deep neural networks and reinforcement-learning agents. Familiar examples include the PageRank algorithm that ranks Google search results, the collaborative-filtering algorithms that drive Netflix and Spotify recommendations, the routing algorithms behind Google Maps directions, and the encryption algorithms protecting your bank transactions. In modern AI, algorithms are typically expressed in code using frameworks like scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. Many AI governance and AI policy frameworks — including the EU AI Act, the U.S. Algorithmic Accountability Act, and NYC's hiring-bias law — focus on algorithmic accountability, transparency, and AI compliance. Understanding what an algorithm is, how it makes decisions, and how it can be audited is foundational to AI risk management and responsible AI in every regulated industry.

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