For the most part, thisalgorithm update has worked exactly as it was meant to: Content farms like Associated Content, About.com and, most recently, Demand Media have all seen their search rankings tumble.
Roth has used modified forms of this same algorithm to design matching systems for Boston's public school system and for placing medical school graduates with residency programs.
Based on this and other findings, Magisto has launched Groups, Video Albums, Themes and an updated algorithm that automatically produces and edits personal videos.