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Six ways machine learning threatens social justice
Machine learning is a powerful and imperfect tool that should not go unmonitored.
Why science research still focuses mostly on males
In spite of a government mandate, females are often treated as afterthoughts in scientific research.
Exposing our hidden biases curbs their influence, new research suggests
Do you know the implicit biases you have? Here are some ways to find them out.
Diversity, stereotyping, success: Why being different at work is risky business
Stereotyping isn't about "bad people doing bad things." It's about our subconscious biases, and how they sneak into organizational structures.
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A.I. will serve humans—but only about 1% of them
AI is leaving human needs and democracy behind in its race to accomplish its current profit-generating goals.
People Are Aggressively Prejudiced If They Think They Won’t Get Caught, Study Finds
A study suggests people act aggressively on their prejudices when they have plausible deniability.
Hiring Managers Cannot Suppress Their Biases in Job Interviews, Study Finds
It’s illegal, yet usually a subconscious act. So how can we scrub bias from the hiring process?
Irish Travellers Recognized as Ethnic Minority in “Historic” Step
Irish Travellers, a group facing much discrimination and inequality, is given formal ethnic status in Ireland.
Your Name May Influence How Long You Wait for an Uber or Lyft, MIT Study Finds
A recent study has found "significant evidence of racial discrimination" in ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft. If you’re black, you may be more likely to find your ride canceled or be subjected to longer wait times.