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OPINION: Welcoming the stranger: Upholding our values on immigration

Deporting individuals based on appearance undermines fairness and the principles of justice.

Can a 50-year-old philosophy help make democracy better today? - Harvard Gazette

The central tenet of justice in society is fairness, as derived from John Rawls' principles.

OPINION: Welcoming the stranger: Upholding our values on immigration

Deporting individuals based on appearance undermines fairness and the principles of justice.

Can a 50-year-old philosophy help make democracy better today? - Harvard Gazette

The central tenet of justice in society is fairness, as derived from John Rawls' principles.
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#artificial-intelligence

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 AI Impacts Diversity in College Admissions

AI in college admissions could enhance efficiency but raises fairness concerns regarding diversity and access.

Delay Is A Win For Trump - See Also

Harvard Law will cover the cost of these degrees
SFFA has to do the legwork to fight West Point
Are you using good AI?

EU calls for laws to force greater algorithmic transparency from music-streaming platforms | TechCrunch

The European Parliament is calling for new rules to bring more fairness and transparency to music-streaming across the EU.
The proposed bill would require streaming platforms to open up their recommendation algorithms and disclose if a song is generated by artificial intelligence.

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 AI Impacts Diversity in College Admissions

AI in college admissions could enhance efficiency but raises fairness concerns regarding diversity and access.

Delay Is A Win For Trump - See Also

Harvard Law will cover the cost of these degrees
SFFA has to do the legwork to fight West Point
Are you using good AI?

EU calls for laws to force greater algorithmic transparency from music-streaming platforms | TechCrunch

The European Parliament is calling for new rules to bring more fairness and transparency to music-streaming across the EU.
The proposed bill would require streaming platforms to open up their recommendation algorithms and disclose if a song is generated by artificial intelligence.
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#trump

CBS Reporter Presses Trump On Pledge He'll Accept Results of Upcoming Election

Trump pledges to accept the 2024 election results only if they meet his 'fair and free' criteria, despite past claims about the 2020 election.

Trump Has Mastered Exploiting an American Obsession. It Could Cost Us All.

The political landscape since Obama has been tumultuous, swinging between extremes and embodying a sense of unpredictability among American elections.

CBS Reporter Presses Trump On Pledge He'll Accept Results of Upcoming Election

Trump pledges to accept the 2024 election results only if they meet his 'fair and free' criteria, despite past claims about the 2020 election.

Trump Has Mastered Exploiting an American Obsession. It Could Cost Us All.

The political landscape since Obama has been tumultuous, swinging between extremes and embodying a sense of unpredictability among American elections.
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#womens-sports

Trump's so right to say he'd ban trans athletes in women's sports

Trump advocates a ban on biological male trans athletes in women's sports, addressing a polarizing issue directly.
His remarks could influence undecided voters, particularly women concerned about fairness in athletics.

San Jose State women's volleyball team dispute over transgender athletes reignites 'fairness' debate

The fairness debate over transgender athletes in women's sports is deeply polarized and influenced by individual beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

Trans volleyball insanity is a spike to the face for women in sports

Transgender athletes dominated a women's volleyball game in Canada, leaving biological women on the benches.
The presence of transgender athletes in women's sports raises concerns about unfair advantages and the role of biological sex in competition.

Trump's so right to say he'd ban trans athletes in women's sports

Trump advocates a ban on biological male trans athletes in women's sports, addressing a polarizing issue directly.
His remarks could influence undecided voters, particularly women concerned about fairness in athletics.

San Jose State women's volleyball team dispute over transgender athletes reignites 'fairness' debate

The fairness debate over transgender athletes in women's sports is deeply polarized and influenced by individual beliefs and cultural backgrounds.

Trans volleyball insanity is a spike to the face for women in sports

Transgender athletes dominated a women's volleyball game in Canada, leaving biological women on the benches.
The presence of transgender athletes in women's sports raises concerns about unfair advantages and the role of biological sex in competition.
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Britain's wealth gap is growing, its malign effects seep into all aspects of life. It's a national disaster | Will Hutton

Wealth inequality in Britain poses a significant threat to societal well-being, comparable to climate change and terrorism, necessitating urgent action.

Harris and Trump's 'no taxes on tips' proposal is the rare idea that's both unifying and unfair

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump propose eliminating taxes on tips, benefiting tipped workers but raising concerns about tax fairness and fiscal responsibility.
#transparency

The Z-Inspection: a method to evaluate an AI's trustworthiness

Trustworthiness of AI systems crucial for full potential, demanding transparency, fairness, and security.

A guide to AI ethics - LogRocket Blog

AI ethics are essential for ensuring fairness and responsibility in AI development and implementation.

All major grocery retailers agree to sign on to industry-developed code of conduct | CBC News

Major retailers in Canada have agreed to join a grocery code of conduct, aiming for fairness, transparency, and predictability in the grocery supply chain.

European Parliament wants revision of streaming royalty calculations to favor "less popular" music - RAIN News

The European Parliament is calling for new EU rules to regulate the streaming sector and ensure fair and sustainable artist payment.
The EP wants streaming platforms to make their algorithms transparent and prevent unfair practices that reduce artists' fees.

The role of trade surveillance in maintaining market integrity - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trade surveillance is crucial for upholding market integrity by detecting unlawful activities and promoting fairness and transparency.

The Z-Inspection: a method to evaluate an AI's trustworthiness

Trustworthiness of AI systems crucial for full potential, demanding transparency, fairness, and security.

A guide to AI ethics - LogRocket Blog

AI ethics are essential for ensuring fairness and responsibility in AI development and implementation.

All major grocery retailers agree to sign on to industry-developed code of conduct | CBC News

Major retailers in Canada have agreed to join a grocery code of conduct, aiming for fairness, transparency, and predictability in the grocery supply chain.

European Parliament wants revision of streaming royalty calculations to favor "less popular" music - RAIN News

The European Parliament is calling for new EU rules to regulate the streaming sector and ensure fair and sustainable artist payment.
The EP wants streaming platforms to make their algorithms transparent and prevent unfair practices that reduce artists' fees.

The role of trade surveillance in maintaining market integrity - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Trade surveillance is crucial for upholding market integrity by detecting unlawful activities and promoting fairness and transparency.
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#machine-learning

'The Reach of Fairness' - Ethics in AI Annual Lecture with Professor Joshua Cohen

Broaden discussions on fairness in machine learning beyond group discrimination to address wealth distribution and political liberties.

Countering Mainstream Bias via End-to-End Adaptive Local Learning: Debiasing Experiments and Setup | HackerNoon

The method significantly improves debiasing performance for diverse user groups while enhancing overall model utility.

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.

'The Reach of Fairness' - Ethics in AI Annual Lecture with Professor Joshua Cohen

Broaden discussions on fairness in machine learning beyond group discrimination to address wealth distribution and political liberties.

Countering Mainstream Bias via End-to-End Adaptive Local Learning: Debiasing Experiments and Setup | HackerNoon

The method significantly improves debiasing performance for diverse user groups while enhancing overall model utility.

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.
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#leadership

Starbucks CEO Brews Up Backlash With Remote Work Policy

Starbucks allows remote work for CEO while mandating in-office work for other staff, raising fairness concerns.

Managers: You're not a BFF or a therapist. This is how much you should know about your employees' personal lives

The essence of leadership remains focused on turning a group into a high-performing team with a common goal, not on becoming friends with the team members.

Starbucks CEO Brews Up Backlash With Remote Work Policy

Starbucks allows remote work for CEO while mandating in-office work for other staff, raising fairness concerns.

Managers: You're not a BFF or a therapist. This is how much you should know about your employees' personal lives

The essence of leadership remains focused on turning a group into a high-performing team with a common goal, not on becoming friends with the team members.
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No extra help for A-level students hit by Raac concrete crisis as results due

Offering one-off exam boosts for pupils affected by school crises may pose challenges and raise fairness concerns.

Premier League salary cap won't work says former English top-flight great

The increasing salaries in football, exemplified by Kevin De Bruyne's earnings, raise concerns about fairness and sustainability.
Former player Stan Collymore suggests that a salary cap may not be effective on an individual level without a global agreement from major leagues.

YSL Trial Welcomes Back Jury Assuming They Can Kindly Forget All That Murder Testimony

Erasing testimony is crucial for YSL RICO trial jurors after a 2-month break, challenging but necessary for a fair trial.

How DePIN Can Modernize Car Insurance

Insurance premiums unfairly based on drivers' cohort, not individual skills.

Manchester United PSR exception explained to upset Everton and Nottingham Forest fans

Manchester United received a larger COVID allowance compared to other Premier League clubs, leading to questions about fairness and transparency.

Truckers sue NY over controversial $15 congestion toll to enter Manhattan

Commercial truck drivers file lawsuit against Manhattan congestion toll, citing excessive tolls and unfair targeting.

Rethinking The Ticking Clock: Damian Guzman's Crusade Against The Billable Hour

Damian Guzman challenges the billable hour system in the legal field to promote fairness and efficiency.

Ian Wright: 115 Premier League charges "unfair" on Man City players

Ian Wright deemed the 115 Premier League charges faced by Manchester City as unfair on the players.

His dad gave him water on way to winning O.C. Marathon. He got disqualified for drinking it

Unauthorized assistance in a marathon, like receiving water from a non-official source, can lead to disqualification. Rules are strictly enforced to maintain fairness and integrity during races.
#jury-selection

Fairness, a Trump obsession, Is Central to Jury Selection for His Criminal Trial

Donald J. Trump often views the world in terms of fairness, believing he is treated unfairly by news outlets, political rivals, and prosecutors.

Fairness, a Trump Obsession, Is Central to Jury Selection in His Trial

Donald Trump views the world through a lens of fairness for himself and his supporters.

Fairness, a Trump obsession, Is Central to Jury Selection for His Criminal Trial

Donald J. Trump often views the world in terms of fairness, believing he is treated unfairly by news outlets, political rivals, and prosecutors.

Fairness, a Trump Obsession, Is Central to Jury Selection in His Trial

Donald Trump views the world through a lens of fairness for himself and his supporters.
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Tuchel's anger at the referee made sense, but here's why he was wrong to do it

Referee's decision in Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich match caused controversy.
The philosophical debate between strict application of rules and enforcing the spirit of the law.

London mayoral elections: Zoe Garbett pledges flat Tube fare in Green manifesto

Green Party plans for flat fares on London Underground and Overground
Transport is a key focus in the Green Party's manifesto.

RNG in Online Casinos - How Random Number Generators Work

RNG ensures fairness in online casino games by generating random outcomes.
TRNG and PRNG are two types of RNGs used in online casinos, relying on different mechanisms for randomness.

The ATL/Leopard Law Firm Diversity Survey

Survey seeks input from diverse attorneys
Focus on fairness, networking, mentorship, and 'window dressing' phenomenon

Parkrun, trans athletes and fairness to women | Letters

Women are advocating for fairness in all sporting events, including parkrun.
Some female course records and age-grade records at parkrun are held by male runners who identify as female.

Anger as Valdo Calocane eligible to thousands in benefits at secure hospital

Families of victims express anger over triple killer receiving taxpayer-funded benefits in secure hospital
Killer's eligibility for benefits raises questions about fairness of the law

Ethical AI: Everything You Need To Know In Simple Words

Ethical AI ensures that AI systems are just, secure, and respectful of our values.
AI automation and the spread of misinformation are examples of unethical AI with negative impacts.
#accountability

In writing the country's most sweeping AI law, Colorado focused on fairness, preventing bias

Colorado passed the first comprehensive AI decision-making law, focusing on fairness and accountability in key life decisions. Companies must disclose AI use and offer redress for discriminatory outcomes.

Paul Vallas: Police reform in Chicago requires that justice run in both directions

Chicago police officers don't have the same arbitration rights as other public employees
Providing police with the same arbitration rights could improve morale and retention

In writing the country's most sweeping AI law, Colorado focused on fairness, preventing bias

Colorado passed the first comprehensive AI decision-making law, focusing on fairness and accountability in key life decisions. Companies must disclose AI use and offer redress for discriminatory outcomes.

Paul Vallas: Police reform in Chicago requires that justice run in both directions

Chicago police officers don't have the same arbitration rights as other public employees
Providing police with the same arbitration rights could improve morale and retention
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For second time in 24 hours, ex-Pakistani leader Khan sentenced to prison

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption case
Khan's party and allies argue that the upcoming vote will not be fair due to the prison sentence

Bipartisan Congress wants to defund colleges over legacy admissions - it's about time

Legacy admissions could be eliminated thanks to a bipartisan bill in Congress.
The MERIT Act would ban colleges from considering legacy status in the admissions process.

Evaluating AI's Impact Through Feedback: What Are Your Goals?

Evaluating AI's impact is important for enhancing transparency, fairness, and accountability.
Stakeholder feedback can provide insights into biases and help improve AI systems.

Leader Spotlight: Testing digital transformations, with Margaret Tuohy - LogRocket Blog

HR tech requires product managers to consider integration with existing tech ecosystems.
Product managers in HR tech need to balance innovation with compliance and fairness.

9 Sessions from ODSC West That We Can't Stop Talking About

Human-Centered AI explores the human side of AI progress and its impact on fairness and societal benefit.
Prompt Optimization discusses using GPT-4 and Langchain for prompt engineering and optimizing results.
Representation Learning on Graphs explains the utility of graph representation learning and building GNNs.
Bridging the Interpretability Gap explores techniques for interpretability in customer segmentation.

Guidelines for secure AI system development

Providers of AI systems should follow guidelines for ethical and responsible use.
Transparency and accountability are key principles for AI system providers.
AI system providers should ensure fairness in data and algorithmic processes.

Opinion | I Supervised New York City Judges. Juan Merchan Put on a Master Class in the Trump Trial.

Justice Juan Merchan demonstrated composure and fairness amidst intense pressure during the trial of a former president.

Atlanta's favorite reality show, the Young Thug trial, indefinitely halted

The criminal case against Young Thug, accused of leading a murderous street gang, faces numerous dramatic setbacks and delays, raising questions about the trial's duration and fairness.

Dining out with a big group? Learn the social etiquette of splitting the check

Splitting the bill should reflect equality in group dining to avoid awkwardness and unfairness.
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