Racial bias observed in hate speech detection algorithm from Google
Understanding what makes something offensive or hurtful is difficult enough that many people can't figure it out, let alone AI systems. And people of color are frequently left out of AI training sets. So.....»»
Column: Trump is gone, but California is still fighting the anti-transgender hate he fed
As laws allowing anti-transgender bias spread, a California response comes under attack.As laws allowing anti-transgender bias spread, a California response comes under attack......»»
Members of Google"s ethical AI team reportedly complained about harassment and bias years before being fired
Two of Google's most high-profile AI researchers reportedly raised concerns around bias, sexual harassment, and bullying before they.....»»
Column: Trump is gone, but California is still fighting the anti-transgender hate he fed
As laws allowing anti-transgender bias spread, a California response comes under attack. As laws allowing anti-transgender bias spread, a California response comes under attack......»»
Google Brain scientist leaving after ousters of two of his researchers
Samy Bengio is stepping down months after Google ousted two of his employees over a controversial paper that criticized the company's search algorithm......»»
Starbucks strikes deal with EEOC over alleged racial bias, CNBC reports
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Facebook Rolls Out Feed Control Features Following Hate Speech, Misinformation Backlash
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A new study has linked the rise in anti-Asian online hate speech with President Donald Trump"s COVID-19 rhetoric
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MarketWatch First Take: Congress is fed up with Big Tech. Now what?
The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January appears to have been the last straw for Congress, which is poised to step in to try and put the brakes on Big Tech and its inability to stop misinformation and hate speech on its platforms......»»
Facebook forced to reckon with misinformation, hate speech
It’s not yet clear if Facebook will banish former President Donald Trump perma.....»»
Parler tried to get back on the App Store last month, but Apple rejected its application, citing Nazi symbols and hate speech from users
"There is no place for hateful, racist, discriminatory content on the App Store," Apple said in a letter to Parler, obtained by Bloomberg. Parler is an app favored by Trump supporters, incl.....»»
Black franchise owner sues McDonald’s, alleges persistent racial bias
Herbert Washington, the Black owner of 14 McDonald’s franchises in Ohio, says the Chicago-based restaurant chain favors white owners and denied him a chance to buy restaurants in more affluent communities, according to a civil r.....»»
PayPal suspends account of neo-Nazi who was using the site to sell hate speech
The online payment platform is no longer processing money on behalf.....»»
Google to settle pay, hiring bias allegations for $3.8M
More than 5,500 women and Asian software engineers are due to receive payments out of the settlements......»»
Discord bans r/wallstreetbets server over hate speech as the group drives GameStop shares through the roof
Moderators of r/wallstreetbets, the Reddit forum behind a massive market rally involving GameStop shares, slammed the move. Youtube .....»»
Discord bans r/WallStreetBets server over hate speech amid the group driving GameStop shares through the roof
Moderators of Reddit's r/WallStreetBets, the online community behind a massive ma.....»»
Google employees around the world have formed a new international union alliance called Alpha Global
Officials accused Google of "suppressing speech and cracking down on w.....»»
For Black homeowners, a common conundrum with appraisals
Bias in home valuations has contributed to the racial wealth gap.....»»
Why Big Tech and Conservatives Are Clashing on Free Speech
When Twitter banned President Donald Trump after a mob he had encouraged stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the White House fell into an unusual social media silence. But the company’s move, followed by actions by Facebook, Apple, Google and A.....»»
Lobby Group Sues Apple To Remove Telegram From App Store For Allowing "Hate Speech"
Lobby Group Sues Apple To Remove Telegram From App Store For Allowing "Hate Speech".....»»
Wimkin, a free speech network, says it was hit with a "massive" DDoS attack after being banned from Apple"s App Store
Hackers are being blamed for a DDoS attack on Wimkin after Apple and Google removed its app. The network allowed free speech with no fact checking The US Capitol was stormed by Trump supporters in Washington. REUTERS/Erin Scott Apple a.....»»