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Trump Calls For Next Debate to Air on Fox News Not Biased' ABC After Biden Exits Race

Donald Trump suggested changing the venue of the presidential debate from ABC News to Fox News Channel due to perceived bias.

Trump vows to seek criminal charges against Google if re-elected president

Trump threatened Google with potential legal action if elected president, citing unfair portrayal in search results.

Owner of Los Angeles Times Plans Bias Meter' Next to Coverage

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong plans to implement a bias meter at The Los Angeles Times to promote transparency and reduce reader bias.

Just How Badly Are Billionaire Owners of Newspapers Bowing to Trump? Very Badly, Says a Longtime Columnist.

Major newspaper owners are avoiding endorsements to reduce bias amid a hostile press environment.
The decisions by Bezos and Soon-Shiong may hurt their papers' readership and credibility.

Trump Sues Des Moines Register for Reporting on Iowa Poll Data

Trump is suing pollsters over a misleading pre-election survey.
The article criticizes the accuracy and intentions behind polling methods.
There is a strong claim of bias in polling against Republican candidates.

ABC's David Muir Sees Ratings Surge On Monday Despite Pro-Trump Outlets Claiming Audience Fled Post-Debate

The decline in World News Tonight's ratings is partly due to a moderation controversy, but also significantly affected by a blackout on DirectTV.

Trump Calls For Next Debate to Air on Fox News Not Biased' ABC After Biden Exits Race

Donald Trump suggested changing the venue of the presidential debate from ABC News to Fox News Channel due to perceived bias.

Trump vows to seek criminal charges against Google if re-elected president

Trump threatened Google with potential legal action if elected president, citing unfair portrayal in search results.

Owner of Los Angeles Times Plans Bias Meter' Next to Coverage

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong plans to implement a bias meter at The Los Angeles Times to promote transparency and reduce reader bias.

Just How Badly Are Billionaire Owners of Newspapers Bowing to Trump? Very Badly, Says a Longtime Columnist.

Major newspaper owners are avoiding endorsements to reduce bias amid a hostile press environment.
The decisions by Bezos and Soon-Shiong may hurt their papers' readership and credibility.

Trump Sues Des Moines Register for Reporting on Iowa Poll Data

Trump is suing pollsters over a misleading pre-election survey.
The article criticizes the accuracy and intentions behind polling methods.
There is a strong claim of bias in polling against Republican candidates.

ABC's David Muir Sees Ratings Surge On Monday Despite Pro-Trump Outlets Claiming Audience Fled Post-Debate

The decline in World News Tonight's ratings is partly due to a moderation controversy, but also significantly affected by a blackout on DirectTV.
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Speculation Wisconsin shooter was trans shut down by police chief

Speculation about the shooter's gender identity distracts from the tragic event and has no relevance to the investigation.
#ai

Google to fix AI picture bot after 'woke' criticism

Google's AI image tool Gemini faced criticism for over-correcting against racism by depicting historically inaccurate genders and ethnicities.
AI tools like Gemini are facing scrutiny over diversity and bias issues, as seen in instances like Google's past mislabeling of photos.

Google 'definitely messed up' with Gemini's historically inaccurate AI images, founder says

Google's generative AI tool faced backlash for historically inaccurate images.
Google's cofounder Sergey Brin acknowledged the mistake was due to lack of thorough testing.

ACLU highlights the rise of AI-generated police reports - what could go wrong?

AI in police report generation raises significant concerns about accuracy, bias, and accountability, according to the ACLU.

Mistral launches a moderation API | TechCrunch

Mistral has launched a customizable API for content moderation, enhancing safety across various applications through fine-tuned AI models.

Google parent loses $70B in market value after 'woke' AI chatbot disaster

Google's parent company lost over $70 billion in market value due to issues with its chatbot's bizarre image creation tool.
Investors' concerns about Google's AI tool and public perception impact stock value.

This Week in AI: Addressing racism in AI image generators | TechCrunch

Google paused Gemini's image generation due to biases.
Google and OpenAI used hardcoding to correct biases in their AI models.

Google to fix AI picture bot after 'woke' criticism

Google's AI image tool Gemini faced criticism for over-correcting against racism by depicting historically inaccurate genders and ethnicities.
AI tools like Gemini are facing scrutiny over diversity and bias issues, as seen in instances like Google's past mislabeling of photos.

Google 'definitely messed up' with Gemini's historically inaccurate AI images, founder says

Google's generative AI tool faced backlash for historically inaccurate images.
Google's cofounder Sergey Brin acknowledged the mistake was due to lack of thorough testing.

ACLU highlights the rise of AI-generated police reports - what could go wrong?

AI in police report generation raises significant concerns about accuracy, bias, and accountability, according to the ACLU.

Mistral launches a moderation API | TechCrunch

Mistral has launched a customizable API for content moderation, enhancing safety across various applications through fine-tuned AI models.

Google parent loses $70B in market value after 'woke' AI chatbot disaster

Google's parent company lost over $70 billion in market value due to issues with its chatbot's bizarre image creation tool.
Investors' concerns about Google's AI tool and public perception impact stock value.

This Week in AI: Addressing racism in AI image generators | TechCrunch

Google paused Gemini's image generation due to biases.
Google and OpenAI used hardcoding to correct biases in their AI models.
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#artificial-intelligence

Google Pledges to Fix Gemini Calling Responses "Unacceptable"

Google's Gemini AI model faced backlash due to biased and inaccurate responses.
CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged the issue, promising fixes and a relaunch.

Google CEO Pichai says Gemini's AI image results "offended our users"

Google CEO Sundar Pichai called Gemini's release unacceptable and pledged to fix it.
Gemini's AI tool created controversial images, prompting accusations of bias and backlash online.

Building fairness into AI is crucial - and hard to get right

AI revolutionizes decision-making in sectors like healthcare and finance.
Fairness in AI is crucial for trust, inclusivity, and responsible technology advancement.

How philosopher Shannon Vallor delivered the year's best critique of AI

AI acts as a mirror reflecting human biases rather than providing objective data, according to Shannon Vallor.

AI overwhelmingly prefers white and male job candidates in new test of resume-screening bias

AI job screening tools exhibit significant racial and gender biases favoring white males, raising ethical concerns about automated hiring processes.

How to harness AI's potential in research - responsibly and ethically

AI offers significant potential for scientific advancements but raises critical ethical concerns.

Google Pledges to Fix Gemini Calling Responses "Unacceptable"

Google's Gemini AI model faced backlash due to biased and inaccurate responses.
CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged the issue, promising fixes and a relaunch.

Google CEO Pichai says Gemini's AI image results "offended our users"

Google CEO Sundar Pichai called Gemini's release unacceptable and pledged to fix it.
Gemini's AI tool created controversial images, prompting accusations of bias and backlash online.

Building fairness into AI is crucial - and hard to get right

AI revolutionizes decision-making in sectors like healthcare and finance.
Fairness in AI is crucial for trust, inclusivity, and responsible technology advancement.

How philosopher Shannon Vallor delivered the year's best critique of AI

AI acts as a mirror reflecting human biases rather than providing objective data, according to Shannon Vallor.

AI overwhelmingly prefers white and male job candidates in new test of resume-screening bias

AI job screening tools exhibit significant racial and gender biases favoring white males, raising ethical concerns about automated hiring processes.

How to harness AI's potential in research - responsibly and ethically

AI offers significant potential for scientific advancements but raises critical ethical concerns.
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Reimagining Prejudice Reduction With Virtual Reality

VR offers a tangible way to experience life from others' perspectives, promoting empathy and confronting biases.
#generative-ai

With AI bias still a sticking point for clients, agencies mix human and technical fixes

The introduction of Bias Breaker in AI tools aims to address bias concerns in marketing.

Peeling the Onion on AI Safety | HackerNoon

Generative AI safety requires urgent attention due to its embeddedness in daily life and the complexity of its systems.

Meet the Pranksters Behind Goody-2, the World's 'Most Responsible' AI Chatbot

Corporate talk of responsible AI and chatbot deflection masks serious safety problems with large language models and generative AI systems.
Finding moral alignment that pleases everyone is difficult, with accusations of bias leading to the development of alternative chatbot systems.

Here's What Can Go Wrong If Your AI Risk Management Isn't Up To The Task | AdExchanger

Generative AI can give a competitive advantage in marketing.
Risks of generative AI include security incidents and bias.

Google's Gemini AI was mocked for its revisionist history, but it still highlights a real problem

Google's generative AI is unable to guarantee behavior due to its stochastic nature.
Experts question the trustworthiness of cherry-picked AI chatbot examples shared on social media.

Google's 'Woke' Image Generator Shows the Limitations of AI

Google's Gemini AI model faced criticism for 'anti-white bias'.
Generative AI systems like Gemini are criticized for inaccurately depicting historical figures.

With AI bias still a sticking point for clients, agencies mix human and technical fixes

The introduction of Bias Breaker in AI tools aims to address bias concerns in marketing.

Peeling the Onion on AI Safety | HackerNoon

Generative AI safety requires urgent attention due to its embeddedness in daily life and the complexity of its systems.

Meet the Pranksters Behind Goody-2, the World's 'Most Responsible' AI Chatbot

Corporate talk of responsible AI and chatbot deflection masks serious safety problems with large language models and generative AI systems.
Finding moral alignment that pleases everyone is difficult, with accusations of bias leading to the development of alternative chatbot systems.

Here's What Can Go Wrong If Your AI Risk Management Isn't Up To The Task | AdExchanger

Generative AI can give a competitive advantage in marketing.
Risks of generative AI include security incidents and bias.

Google's Gemini AI was mocked for its revisionist history, but it still highlights a real problem

Google's generative AI is unable to guarantee behavior due to its stochastic nature.
Experts question the trustworthiness of cherry-picked AI chatbot examples shared on social media.

Google's 'Woke' Image Generator Shows the Limitations of AI

Google's Gemini AI model faced criticism for 'anti-white bias'.
Generative AI systems like Gemini are criticized for inaccurately depicting historical figures.
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Who do Premier League referees support?

Referee bias in the Premier League is influenced by personal club allegiances, impacting officiating assignments and public perception of fairness.
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AI tools can be used to filter candidates in unlawful ways

AI recruitment technologies can unintentionally filter candidates based on race, gender, and other protected characteristics, posing risks to jobseekers.
#elon-musk

Google 'fixes' issues with voting search results that weren't actually broken | TechCrunch

Google's search engine correctly displays voting information, but public perception of bias led to adjustments in its functionality.

No judge with Tesla stock should handle Elon Musk cases, watchdog argues

The presence of a judge owning Tesla stock raises biases concerns in a lawsuit involving Musk and Media Matters for America.

Google 'fixes' issues with voting search results that weren't actually broken | TechCrunch

Google's search engine correctly displays voting information, but public perception of bias led to adjustments in its functionality.

No judge with Tesla stock should handle Elon Musk cases, watchdog argues

The presence of a judge owning Tesla stock raises biases concerns in a lawsuit involving Musk and Media Matters for America.
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Jeff Bezos' Manifesto of Impotence - emptywheel

Jeff Bezos' op-ed misdiagnoses media trust issues, simplifying them to perceived bias rather than recognizing deeper societal beliefs.

Harvard exhibit weighs in on history of colonial measurements

European measurements during colonization justified exploitation and racial theories, revealing measurement's subjective nature.
#trump

'The Judge Hates Donald Trump'

Trump's remarks attack the American justice system's foundation.

CNN's Brian Stelter Pans Trump Surrogate' Bret Baier's Interview with Harris: She Walked Into a Trump Campaign Field Office'

Stelter viewed Baier's interview as biased, comparing it to a Trump surrogate questioning Harris.

NYC court clerk attacked by Trump to run unopposed for judgeship

Allison Greenfield, the court clerk attacked by Trump during his trial, is running unopposed for a judgeship in Manhattan civil court.
Greenfield received unanimous endorsement from the Democratic County Committee for the position.

Former Biglaw Partner Ty Cobb Skewers Judge Aileen Cannon In No-Holds-Barred Interview

Cobb criticizes Judge Cannon's handling of the Trump document case.
He believes Judge Cannon's actions show bias and incompetence.

'The Judge Hates Donald Trump'

Trump's remarks attack the American justice system's foundation.

CNN's Brian Stelter Pans Trump Surrogate' Bret Baier's Interview with Harris: She Walked Into a Trump Campaign Field Office'

Stelter viewed Baier's interview as biased, comparing it to a Trump surrogate questioning Harris.

NYC court clerk attacked by Trump to run unopposed for judgeship

Allison Greenfield, the court clerk attacked by Trump during his trial, is running unopposed for a judgeship in Manhattan civil court.
Greenfield received unanimous endorsement from the Democratic County Committee for the position.

Former Biglaw Partner Ty Cobb Skewers Judge Aileen Cannon In No-Holds-Barred Interview

Cobb criticizes Judge Cannon's handling of the Trump document case.
He believes Judge Cannon's actions show bias and incompetence.
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What Kamala Harris's public job interview teaches us

Women of color face significant challenges and biases in the workplace, exacerbated during political campaigns.

What Do We See When We See Our Opponents?

Polarization in politics may stem from distorted views of opponents, leading to heightened hostility.

In Search of Subtle Thinking In Complexity

Biases can distort our perception, leading to a misunderstanding of complexity and simplicity.
Subtle thinking helps designers and researchers navigate complex systems effectively.

State Police in N.J. Weaponized' Disciplinary Investigations, Reports Find

New Jersey Attorney General orders restructuring of State Police for systemic reforms after revealing biases and misconduct in disciplinary investigations.
#discrimination

Overlooked "isms": Height, Attractiveness, Size, and Language

Discrimination based on height, attractiveness, weight, and language is underexplored yet significantly impacts social interactions and opportunities.

AI Hiring Tools Are Ignoring Qualified Candidates, Expert Says

AI screening tools used in hiring processes may be causing biases and overlooking highly-qualified candidates.
Instances of AI tools rejecting applicants based on age or body language have led to discrimination charges and misjudgments.

Overlooked "isms": Height, Attractiveness, Size, and Language

Discrimination based on height, attractiveness, weight, and language is underexplored yet significantly impacts social interactions and opportunities.

AI Hiring Tools Are Ignoring Qualified Candidates, Expert Says

AI screening tools used in hiring processes may be causing biases and overlooking highly-qualified candidates.
Instances of AI tools rejecting applicants based on age or body language have led to discrimination charges and misjudgments.
morediscrimination

Wikipedia's un-'reliable' sources, Trump got crime trend correct and other commentary

Wikipedia's reliability is questioned due to biased source classification, impacting the representation of political figures.

Racial bias costs the U.S. economy a staggering $2 trillion annually. Here are 5 potential solutions

Bias is a fundamental challenge impacting personal interactions and societal structure, necessitating active efforts to break it in the 21st century.
#inclusion

Opinion | D.E.I. Is Not Working on College Campuses. We Need a New Approach.

Many diversity programs risk becoming too ideological and may contradict higher education's mission to promote critical thinking.

Almost half of LGBTQ+ people have faced discrimination at work - LGBTQ Nation

47% of LGBTQ+ workers experience workplace discrimination, highlighting ongoing bias despite legal protections.

Opinion | D.E.I. Is Not Working on College Campuses. We Need a New Approach.

Many diversity programs risk becoming too ideological and may contradict higher education's mission to promote critical thinking.

Almost half of LGBTQ+ people have faced discrimination at work - LGBTQ Nation

47% of LGBTQ+ workers experience workplace discrimination, highlighting ongoing bias despite legal protections.
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"Method": An essay by Dan Taylor (Keywords: History of philosophy; Authority; struggle; Metaphor; Causality; Kant; Foucault; Spinoza)

Our understanding of causality is often flawed and distorted by biases, making it complex and unreliable.

Meta Oversight Board members have blasted Israel over Gaza: 'Most criminal army in history'

Meta's Oversight Board shows evident anti-Israel bias, as multiple members express support for critical views and phrases regarding Israel amid the ongoing conflict.
#research

Exclusive: Common Sense Media says chatbots pose unique risks to teens

While AI chatbots are starting to include citations, bias and misinformation persist, necessitating critical evaluation by users.

Why Does Science Still Ignore Vitamin C?

Prejudice against Vitamin C is prevalent in mainstream medicine, hindering recognition of its potential benefits.

Exclusive: Common Sense Media says chatbots pose unique risks to teens

While AI chatbots are starting to include citations, bias and misinformation persist, necessitating critical evaluation by users.

Why Does Science Still Ignore Vitamin C?

Prejudice against Vitamin C is prevalent in mainstream medicine, hindering recognition of its potential benefits.
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#donald-trump

Trump's Very Fair Trial

Trump often labels situations as rigged or corrupt when they don't favor him, not due to actual corruption.

X labeled an unflattering NPR story about Donald Trump as 'unsafe'

X raised concerns of bias by flagging an NPR article about Trump’s Arlington visit.
Warning flagged as 'unsafe' without explaining the criteria for moderation errors.

Trump Slams Colombia-Born Judge Presiding Over His Trial by Saying, Take a Look at Where He Comes From'

Donald Trump attacked Judge Merchan, claiming bias based on his Colombian origin, similar to past attacks on judges with different ancestries during previous legal proceedings.

Donald Trump Wishes Jack Smith Was More Like Bobby Knight For Some Bizarre Reason

Trump criticized legal troubles and praised Bobby Knight, showing potential bias and questionable judgment.

Trump's Very Fair Trial

Trump often labels situations as rigged or corrupt when they don't favor him, not due to actual corruption.

X labeled an unflattering NPR story about Donald Trump as 'unsafe'

X raised concerns of bias by flagging an NPR article about Trump’s Arlington visit.
Warning flagged as 'unsafe' without explaining the criteria for moderation errors.

Trump Slams Colombia-Born Judge Presiding Over His Trial by Saying, Take a Look at Where He Comes From'

Donald Trump attacked Judge Merchan, claiming bias based on his Colombian origin, similar to past attacks on judges with different ancestries during previous legal proceedings.

Donald Trump Wishes Jack Smith Was More Like Bobby Knight For Some Bizarre Reason

Trump criticized legal troubles and praised Bobby Knight, showing potential bias and questionable judgment.
moredonald-trump

You really like this, don't you?

User research must prioritize open-ended questions to minimize bias and obtain authentic feedback from participants.

Countering Mainstream Bias via End-to-End Adaptive Local Learning: Related Work | HackerNoon

Recommender systems face significant challenges due to fairness and bias, necessitating robust frameworks for addressing popularity, exposure, and demographic biases.
#diversity

Workplace Bias Types & How to Effectively Overcome Them

Identifying bias in the workplace is crucial for fostering diversity, productivity, and innovation.

The state of inclusivity in 2024

Designs and products fail when diversity is not adequately represented, perpetuating exclusion.
Addressing the challenges of inclusivity requires recognizing and counteracting biases and fostering an environment where diversity is valued.

How To Test Your UX Content for Inclusivity

Inclusive writing goes beyond ticking boxes; it fosters a connection with the audience.

Employers still aren't hiring people without college degrees

Many companies have stopped mandating college degrees for jobs that don't require them in an effort to diversify applicant pools and address skilled worker shortages.
Despite this, a new report found that the number of workers without a degree hired for these roles only increased by an average of 3.5 percentage points.

Workplace Bias Types & How to Effectively Overcome Them

Identifying bias in the workplace is crucial for fostering diversity, productivity, and innovation.

The state of inclusivity in 2024

Designs and products fail when diversity is not adequately represented, perpetuating exclusion.
Addressing the challenges of inclusivity requires recognizing and counteracting biases and fostering an environment where diversity is valued.

How To Test Your UX Content for Inclusivity

Inclusive writing goes beyond ticking boxes; it fosters a connection with the audience.

Employers still aren't hiring people without college degrees

Many companies have stopped mandating college degrees for jobs that don't require them in an effort to diversify applicant pools and address skilled worker shortages.
Despite this, a new report found that the number of workers without a degree hired for these roles only increased by an average of 3.5 percentage points.
morediversity

MDMA for PTSD: Three studies retracted on heels of FDA rejection

The FDA rejected MDMA therapy for PTSD due to concerns about flawed clinical trials and biases in people involved, prompting retraction of supporting studies.

Aileen Cannon's Delay Tactics In Trump Documents Case Takes A Turn For The Stupid

A federal judge's handling of the presidential documents case against Trump raises concerns about bias and incompetence.

How generative AI might alter teaching and learning: Key podcast

Teaching with generative AI brings benefits and risks for instructors and students.

Teen on Citi Bike attacks two Jewish children in Brooklyn hate-fueled attack, NYPD says

A teen on a Citi Bike attacked two Jewish children in Brooklyn, being investigated as a hate crime.
#decision-making

How 'noise' creates problems for AI-and what to do about it

Bias and noise are two sources of errors in judgments, impacting decision-making in various domains including AI systems.

How availability heuristics shape product thinking - LogRocket Blog

Availability heuristics value speed over depth in decision-making.
Product managers can use availability heuristics to avoid biases and improve user experience.

How 'noise' creates problems for AI-and what to do about it

Bias and noise are two sources of errors in judgments, impacting decision-making in various domains including AI systems.

How availability heuristics shape product thinking - LogRocket Blog

Availability heuristics value speed over depth in decision-making.
Product managers can use availability heuristics to avoid biases and improve user experience.
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NYC civic leader ousted from community board for questioning whether trans girls should be banned from school sports

A community board member was not reappointed after supporting a controversial resolution regarding transgender girls in school sports.

What Can Go Wrong When Police Use AI to Write Reports?

AI-generated police reports could perpetuate inaccuracies and biases, raising concerns for marginalized communities.

Young Reporter:The Dilemma of Artificial Intelligence. Gisele Way, SJS

AI advancements bring efficiency but raise concerns about job displacement, bias, and cultural impact.

The double-edged sword: Ethical implications of AI in UI/UX design

AI integration in UI/UX design raises ethical concerns such as bias, discrimination, privacy, and manipulation. Designers must prioritize fairness, inclusivity, transparency, and user privacy.

3 (kind of easy) ways to totally transform the hiring process

One of the fundamental problems with work is the challenge of getting hired, with biased and outdated hiring processes.

Study shows 'benevolent sexism' in startups widens the gender gap

Subtle forms of sexist biases can accumulate in entrepreneurship affecting women's advancement and representation.

Official report warns of risks of AI in national security

AI in national security has risks like bias and errors. Senior officials need training in spotting issues and ensuring AI systems are carefully monitored.

Joe Biden is running a presidential sham-paign while Donald Trump is on trial

Media portrayal of Trump trial vs. Biden campaigning as biased election interference.

Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers Begin to Seat Jurors for Trump Trial

The selection of jurors for the first criminal prosecution of a former American president is challenging due to the deep unpopularity of the former president in the city.

What to Know About Jury Selection in Trump's Manhattan Criminal Case

Jurors in Manhattan will participate in the selection process for the trial of a former U.S. president, facing intense scrutiny and questioning from both prosecutors and defense lawyers.
#antisemitism

How the Israel-Hamas War Has Roiled TikTok Internally

TikTok employee resigns due to concerns over handling of Israel-Hamas war
TikTok faces accusations of bias and antisemitic content, leading to potential ban

Parent sues Berkeley Unified over access to Israel-Palestine curriculum

A parent in Berkeley sued the school district over access to Israel-Palestine curriculum, citing bias and violation of laws.

How the Israel-Hamas War Has Roiled TikTok Internally

TikTok employee resigns due to concerns over handling of Israel-Hamas war
TikTok faces accusations of bias and antisemitic content, leading to potential ban

Parent sues Berkeley Unified over access to Israel-Palestine curriculum

A parent in Berkeley sued the school district over access to Israel-Palestine curriculum, citing bias and violation of laws.
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Republican lawmaker crushes Tucker Carlson with surprisingly legitimate commentary - Poynter

Tucker Carlson's interviewing and commentary style criticized for stirring up trouble without objective analysis.
Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw publicly criticizes Tucker Carlson for defending America's enemies and attacking allies.

An oversight' at a tech conference exposes the challenges for women in cybersecurity: It was a complete lack of professional respect'

Professional credit in cybersecurity presentations is a crucial issue for gender equality and recognition.
Women in cybersecurity face unique challenges due to biases and lack of recognition for their work.

Scottish Parliament staff banned from wearing rainbow lanyards

The ban on wearing rainbow lanyards and badges by Scottish Parliament staff aims to avoid perceived bias.
Staff can wear pronoun badges and poppies, only the personalized lanyards are banned.

Oprah Takes on Weight Stigma in the Ozempic Era

Weight loss drugs shift stigma around obesity and shame associated with dieting.
Patients feel shamed for using weight loss drugs, highlighting internal and external biases.

Axios Vibes: College students embrace free speech blowups

Students prioritize free speech on campus, even if language is upsetting or risks violence.
Survey shows concern among students that universities prioritize donors over free speech and tense social issues.

The quiet, pervasive devaluation of frontend

Frontend practice is being devalued and trivialized.
CSS is often criticized as unmaintainable and not a real programming language.

Closed Cyberspace: Does Meta censor pro-Palestinian content?

Social media experiment tests platform discrimination against pro-Palestinian, Arabic content
Al Jazeera investigates social media moderation and censorship policies for fairness

AI and You: Google's Gemini Embarrassing Images, VCs and AI's Magical 'Abundance'

Competition drives rapid development of AI chatbots among tech giants.
Quality assurance is crucial for avoiding AI-generated misinformation and bias.

AI safeguards can easily be broken, UK Safety Institute finds

The UK's AI Safety Institute found that advanced AI systems can deceive users, produce biased outcomes, and have inadequate safeguards.
Basic prompts were able to bypass safeguards for large language models (LLMs), and more sophisticated techniques took just a couple of hours, accessible to low-skilled actors.
LLMs could be used to plan cyber-attacks, produce convincing social media personas, and generate racially biased outcomes.

Tractor chaos, neo-Nazis and a flatlining economy: why has Germany lost the plot? | Peter Kuras

Germany's current reality provides plenty of dark humor material as the country faces economic challenges and a decline in its reputation as a moral example.
The treatment of protests organized by rightwing Germans differs greatly from those organized by climate activists, suggesting a bias in the state's response.

Scientists Destroy Illusion That Coin Toss Flips Are 5050

Fair coins tend to land on one side slightly more often than the other.
Proving this bias requires hundreds of thousands of meticulously recorded coin flips, making it a logistical nightmare.

AI Survey Exaggerates Apocalyptic Risks

The results of a survey suggest that AI researchers believe there is a 5% chance of AI wiping out humanity.
There are concerns that the survey results may be biased towards an alarmist perspective due to the funding sources and framing of questions.

AI's next big fight: Whose values should it hold?

AI systems are embedded with values and biases, forcing creators to make choices about whose values the system will respect.
The data with which AI systems are trained and the efforts developers take to mitigate biases play a crucial role in shaping their points of view.
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