Researchers Create Algorithm That Predicts Hollywood Success or Failure

The algorithm predicts whether a star’s golden years have passed or are still yet to come.

By Jennifer Washburn
Jun 5, 2019 8:30 PMFeb 22, 2020 3:44 AM
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In the cutthroat Hollywood film industry, is it possible to know if an actor’s career is about to boom or bust? In many cases, yes. 

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