Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell’s award-successful photograph ebook, And Tango Helps make 3 (Simon & Schuster), centered on the real story of two male penguins who hatch an egg with each other, has been one particular of the most-challenged publications in the state because shortly after it was posted in […]
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NYC bill bans AI recruiting tools that fail bias checks
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
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 […]
Twitter bans deepfakes that are ‘likely to cause harm’
When determining if the media has been deceptively altered, Twitter will consider factors like regardless of whether a genuine particular person has been fabricated. It may flag information if visual or auditory facts (like dubbing) has been included or eradicated. It will also decide the context and regardless of whether […]