State of Algorithms

An independent platform dedicated to making the public debate about artificial intelligence (AI) sharper, fairer, and more factual.

Mission

State of Algorithms is an independent platform that is neither pro-AI nor anti-AI; our position is simply pro-evidence. We are dedicated to making the public debate about artificial intelligence sharper and more factual by cutting through both hype and doom-mongering. We challenge claims and verify facts so that decisions can be based on data, not narrative.

What You'll Find Here

• Explainers: Clear, concise articles that demystify complex AI terms and concepts.
• Investigations: In-depth research into claims from vendors, policy proposals, and new AI trends.
• Posts: Timely, evidence-based analysis of current events in the AI landscape.

Who We Are

State of Algorithms is a lean, independent editorial collective founded by three researchers committed to evidence-based AI analysis. Our small size ensures every piece gets careful attention and direct editor involvement, while our independence means we answer only to evidence and our community.

How to Contribute

We welcome contributions from diverse perspectives to help make AI discourse more evidence-based and inclusive. Whether you're a technical expert, policy researcher, affected community member, or informed observer, we want to hear from you.

How to submit:

• GitHub: Fork this repository, add your article as Markdown in /content/[type]/, and submit a Pull Request
• Email: Send your draft to contact@stateofalgorithms.org - we work closely with all contributors to strengthen their pieces

We review all submissions for factual accuracy, clarity, and alignment with our principles. See our Contributing Guide for detailed guidelines.

Our Principles

• Evidence Over Speculation: Our conclusions are driven by verifiable data, not narrative or conjecture.
• Intellectual Humility: If we get it wrong, we admit it and correct the record promptly and transparently.
• Open to Scrutiny: We welcome criticism and engage with feedback to improve our work.
• Vendor-Agnostic: Our analysis is independent and free from commercial interests.
• Politically Independent: Our work is non-partisan and free from political ideology or influence.
• Accessible: Our content is technically accurate but written to be understood by non-experts.
• Action-Oriented: Every article provides concrete insights and takeaways.

Our Approach

We're committed to transparent, accountable editorial practices. Our Editorial Principles detail our content standards and how we handle bias and uncertainty. Our Governance Framework explains our decision-making process and how we plan to evolve as our community grows.

Funding & Independence

State of Algorithms is an unfunded, volunteer-run project. This ensures our complete independence from any commercial or political influence, allowing us to focus solely on evidence-based analysis.

Contact

contact@stateofalgorithms.org - for all inquiries, submissions, feedback, and appeals

The Tech Stack

This site is built to be fast, secure, and maintainable.

• Generator: Hugo (static site generator)
• Theme: PaperMod (via Hugo Modules)
• Content: Written in Markdown
• Hosting: Deployed globally via Cloudflare Pages
• Source: Open-source and available here on GitHub.

Publishing Workflow

Our deployment process is fully automated:

1. Content is written in Markdown and pushed to the main branch.
2. Cloudflare Pages detects the push.
3. The site is automatically built by Hugo and deployed to the edge.