#bias
#bias

Left-wing politics

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.

fromSlate Magazine

Media industry

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

5 days ago

US news

Vaguely Threatening': Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal

Federal prosecutor raises concerns about bias in prestigious medical journals, sparking fears of political influence over scientific discourse.

fromemptywheel

Left-wing politics

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.

Mental health

How to be impressive in a job interview without sounding like a narcissist

Job interviews often mislead both candidates and employers, making them unreliable predictors of future performance.

Data science

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One of the fundamental problems with work is the challenge of getting hired, with biased and outdated hiring processes.

5 days ago

Mental health

How to be impressive in a job interview without sounding like a narcissist

Job interviews often mislead both candidates and employers, making them unreliable predictors of future performance.

Data science

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One of the fundamental problems with work is the challenge of getting hired, with biased and outdated hiring processes.

more#hiring-process

#stereotypes

OpenAI's Sora Is Plagued by Sexist, Racist, and Ableist Biases

OpenAI's AI video generator, Sora, perpetuates existing sexist and ableist stereotypes found in AI tools.

fromFuturism

OpenAI's Sora Has a Small Problem With Being Hugely Racist and Sexist

Generative AI models like OpenAI's Sora exhibit significant biases, reinforcing stereotypes in video outputs.

Mental health

"You've Really Turned Your Life Around"

Compliments may reveal hidden assumptions, power dynamics, or biases, even if they are well-intentioned.

Artificial intelligence

Breaking Boxes: Countering Bias in AI and Human Thinking

Human brains oversimplify reality through labels, perpetuating stereotypes and binary thinking.

AI systems amplify human biases through data and design.

The 4-step A-Frame helps mitigate bias in society.

Video games

The Emotional Side of Stereotypes in Virtual Reality

Virtual reality reveals hidden biases by tracking real-time reactions to intergroup encounters.

OpenAI's Sora Is Plagued by Sexist, Racist, and Ableist Biases

OpenAI's AI video generator, Sora, perpetuates existing sexist and ableist stereotypes found in AI tools.

fromFuturism

OpenAI's Sora Has a Small Problem With Being Hugely Racist and Sexist

Generative AI models like OpenAI's Sora exhibit significant biases, reinforcing stereotypes in video outputs.

Mental health

"You've Really Turned Your Life Around"

Compliments may reveal hidden assumptions, power dynamics, or biases, even if they are well-intentioned.

Artificial intelligence

Breaking Boxes: Countering Bias in AI and Human Thinking

Human brains oversimplify reality through labels, perpetuating stereotypes and binary thinking.

AI systems amplify human biases through data and design.

The 4-step A-Frame helps mitigate bias in society.

Video games

The Emotional Side of Stereotypes in Virtual Reality

Virtual reality reveals hidden biases by tracking real-time reactions to intergroup encounters.

more#stereotypes

Mental health

The Benefits of Overconfidence Have Been Exaggerated

Overconfidence may motivate effort but does not guarantee better results.

The charm of overconfidence is deceiving, especially if survivor bias is overlooked.

Diverse Social Identities Can Protect Against Misinformation

Diverse social identities reduce bias and increase resilience to misinformation.

Overlapping identities tied to one group make individuals less open to new information.

Expanding social roles can build identity complexity and bridge divides.

fromEntrepreneur

Social justice

3 Workplace Biases Inclusive Leaders Can Reduce Right Now | Entrepreneur

Understanding and mitigating workplace bias is essential for inclusive leadership.

Mental health

3 weeks ago

Diverse Social Identities Can Protect Against Misinformation

Diverse social identities reduce bias and increase resilience to misinformation.

Overlapping identities tied to one group make individuals less open to new information.

Expanding social roles can build identity complexity and bridge divides.

fromEntrepreneur

Social justice

3 Workplace Biases Inclusive Leaders Can Reduce Right Now | Entrepreneur

Understanding and mitigating workplace bias is essential for inclusive leadership.

Right-wing politics

Trump AG Pam Bondi Attacks Judges In Multiple Anti-Trump Cases: Need To Be Removed'

Pam Bondi argues that certain judges are biased and obstructing Trump's agenda, advocating for their removal.

US Elections

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.

Right-wing politics

Trump AG Pam Bondi Attacks Judges In Multiple Anti-Trump Cases: Need To Be Removed'

Pam Bondi argues that certain judges are biased and obstructing Trump's agenda, advocating for their removal.

fromHarvard Business Review

US Elections

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.

Stop thanking Black leaders for their 'help'

The term 'help' often diminishes the contributions of Black women in leadership roles.

Women in technology

How to Earn Respect as a First-Time Manager

New managers must navigate challenges like credibility and bias, particularly affecting women.

Black Lives Matter

fromHarvard Business Review

Stop thanking Black leaders for their 'help'

The term 'help' often diminishes the contributions of Black women in leadership roles.

Women in technology

How to Earn Respect as a First-Time Manager

New managers must navigate challenges like credibility and bias, particularly affecting women.

more#leadership

US politics

The 'Professors' Are Not the Enemy

Vice President Vance's portrayal of professors as 'the enemy' oversimplifies a complex issue and undermines their contributions to society.

Are Any Aggressions Really Micro?

Microaggressions, though subtle, can significantly affect emotional well-being.

Focusing on the recipient's experience is crucial to address harm.

Educating individuals on microaggressions is critical for reducing their occurrence.

Miscellaneous

Reimagining Prejudice Reduction With Virtual Reality

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

Mental health

Are Any Aggressions Really Micro?

Microaggressions, though subtle, can significantly affect emotional well-being.

Focusing on the recipient's experience is crucial to address harm.

Educating individuals on microaggressions is critical for reducing their occurrence.

Miscellaneous

Reimagining Prejudice Reduction With Virtual Reality

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

more#empathy

#ai-safety

Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove 'Ideological Bias' From Powerful Models

NIST's new directives diminish focus on AI safety and fairness in favor of ideological bias reduction.

fromHackernoon

Artificial intelligence

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.

Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove 'Ideological Bias' From Powerful Models

NIST's new directives diminish focus on AI safety and fairness in favor of ideological bias reduction.

fromHackernoon

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.

The Pitt Was Testing Us

Dr. Trinity Santos challenges bias in her chaotic residency at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, provoking viewers to confront their own prejudices against her character.

Why Reddit Isn't Your Best Source for NY Cannabis Brand Reviews Right Now | stupidDOPE

Concerns over biased moderation in r/NYSCannabis reveal significant challenges to trust and transparency in online cannabis communities.

Media industry

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.

NYC politics

fromstupidDOPE

Why Reddit Isn't Your Best Source for NY Cannabis Brand Reviews Right Now | stupidDOPE

Concerns over biased moderation in r/NYSCannabis reveal significant challenges to trust and transparency in online cannabis communities.

Media industry

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.

HiPPO Effect in Product Design

HiPPO effect can derail effective product design by prioritizing personal preferences over empirical data.

Artificial intelligence

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.

fromeLearning Industry

Online learning

Got BAMMed? How To Mitigate Bias In L&D?

Biases and misconceptions can significantly skew perceptions and decisions in hiring processes.

Understanding BAMM (biases, assumptions, myths, misconceptions) is crucial for effective decision-making.

UX design

HiPPO Effect in Product Design

HiPPO effect can derail effective product design by prioritizing personal preferences over empirical data.

Artificial intelligence

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.

fromeLearning Industry

Online learning

Got BAMMed? How To Mitigate Bias In L&D?

Biases and misconceptions can significantly skew perceptions and decisions in hiring processes.

Understanding BAMM (biases, assumptions, myths, misconceptions) is crucial for effective decision-making.

more#decision-making

#ai

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Is AI in recruitment smart hiring, or backfiring? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI revolutionizes recruitment with speed and efficiency, but poses ethical and legal challenges that necessitate responsible use.

Less bias, better hires: why AI could transform recruitment for SMEs

AI inherits human biases from training data, complicating bias mitigation in recruitment.

Employers can use AI to reduce traditional biases but face challenges in recognizing soft skills.

fromEngadget

Artificial intelligence

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.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Is AI in recruitment smart hiring, or backfiring? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI revolutionizes recruitment with speed and efficiency, but poses ethical and legal challenges that necessitate responsible use.

Less bias, better hires: why AI could transform recruitment for SMEs

AI inherits human biases from training data, complicating bias mitigation in recruitment.

Employers can use AI to reduce traditional biases but face challenges in recognizing soft skills.

fromEngadget

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.

more#ai

#football

Soccer (FIFA)

Madrid and Marseille lead anti-referee epidemic but no officials means no game | Max Rushden

Valverde's defense of referees emphasizes their humanity, reminding fans that mistakes are common in sports.

Miscellaneous

I demand as little referee in my daily existence as physically possible | Jonathan Liew

Referee Michael Oliver's decisions are seen as biased against Arsenal, prompting fan outrage and debates about officials.

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Miscellaneous

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.

Soccer (FIFA)

Madrid and Marseille lead anti-referee epidemic but no officials means no game | Max Rushden

Valverde's defense of referees emphasizes their humanity, reminding fans that mistakes are common in sports.

Miscellaneous

I demand as little referee in my daily existence as physically possible | Jonathan Liew

Referee Michael Oliver's decisions are seen as biased against Arsenal, prompting fan outrage and debates about officials.

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Miscellaneous

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.

Women Are Revealing Their Awful Experiences With "Pretty Privilege," And It's So, So Messed Up

Pretty privilege leads to disparities in treatment based on attractiveness, impacting social interactions and opportunities.

#education

fromBig Think

fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk

Miscellaneous

We can't "de-bias" our brains but we can change our systems

Biases negatively influence children's self-perception and performance from a young age, impacting career outcomes later.

Gender stereotypes in teaching affect girls' confidence and academic choices, leading to missed potential.

Artificial intelligence

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

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

Miscellaneous

fromBig Think

fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk

We can't "de-bias" our brains but we can change our systems

Biases negatively influence children's self-perception and performance from a young age, impacting career outcomes later.

Gender stereotypes in teaching affect girls' confidence and academic choices, leading to missed potential.

Artificial intelligence

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

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

more#education

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Paul O'Connell rejects any idea Ireland have Leinster bias in team selection

The selection process for the Ireland rugby team is not influenced by regional biases, despite perceptions of favoritism toward Leinster players.

Miscellaneous

Meta moderators were already in Texas before Zuckerberg announced move, say ex-workers

Meta is shifting content moderation teams to Texas to combat bias and promote free expression.

fromTheregister

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.

fromWashington Post

Science

Harvard exhibit weighs in on history of colonial measurements

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

US Elections

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.

Miscellaneous

What Kamala Harris's public job interview teaches us

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

Miscellaneous

What Do We See When We See Our Opponents?

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

Miscellaneous

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

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.

fromNew York Post

Left-wing politics

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.

8 months ago

Upper West Side

You really like this, don't you?

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

fromHackernoon

2 years ago

Artificial intelligence

Navigating Bias in AI: Challenges and Mitigations in RLHF | HackerNoon

Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) aims to align AI with human values, but subjective and inconsistent feedback can introduce biases.

Law

fromAbove the Law

10 months ago

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.

fromNew York Post

LGBT

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.