The expectation maximization algorithm arises in many computational biology applications that involve probabilistic models. What is it good for, and how does it work?

Who needs qubits? Factoring algorithm run on a probabilistic computer It shares some features with quantum annealers, but it's easier to build and operate.

The word "algorithm" is ubiquitous these days. However, like many tech terms that get thrown around, its meaning isn't always clear to casual audiences. Since it seems like algorithms are ...