Algorithmic Recommendations at The New York Times

Presented by Anna Coenen

Algorithmic curating at the Times brings many unique challenges. We want our recommendations to feel personal and relevant, but not creepy. We want articles to be timely, yet also showcase older pieces that our readers still enjoy. We want to increase engagement, but without sacrificing editorial judgment. This talk describes how we achieved these goals through a combination of Machine Learning, experimentation, and diligent editorial curation.