NYC bill bans AI recruiting tools that fail bias checks

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New York City could soon reduce the chances of AI bias in the job market. The Associated Press notes the city’s council has passed a bill barring AI hiring systems that don’t pass yearly audits checking for race- or gender-based discrimination. Developers would also need greater transparency (including disclosures of […]

Pediatricians and public health officials should present a united front against controversial state masking bans for schools

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The legal status of these policies remains uncertain and directly contradict evidence-based public health recommendations October 25, 2021 To keep in-person learning and protect students in schools, pediatricians and public health officials must advocate for evidence-based mitigation strategies that can reduce COVID-19 transmission […]