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An AI pilot has beaten three champion drone racers at their own game
researchers at the University of Zurich in partnership with Intel, pitted their "Swift" AI piloting system against a trio of world champion drone racers — none of whom could best its top time.
Instagram starts asking some users about their race and ethnicity
The data could help Instagram make the app fairer and more inclusive.
Netflix and Mo'Nique settle lawsuit over alleged discrimination
The comedian claimed the company retaliated after she accused it of low-balling her in talks for a stand-up special.
Google open-sources skin tone research to improve inclusivity
Google is making its skin tone research widely available as part of its effort at creating more ”responsible AI.”
Amazon will perform a racial equality audit of its hourly workers
The audit will only look at the company’s hourly employees.
Judge affirms jury's verdict in Tesla racism lawsuit but reduces $137 million payout
A federal judge has reduced the damages awarded to Owen Diaz to $15 million.
Activision Blizzard recruits a new chief diversity officer amid harassment scandal
Kristen Hines will be tasked with helping to increase the number of women and non-binary workers at the company.
Lawsuit accuses Google of fostering systemic bias against Black employees
A new lawsuit accuses Google of fostering a "racially biased corporate culture" that disadvantages Black employees.
Cameo CEO favorably compares Web3 boom to the colonization of the Americas
When constructing a metaphor about scooping up a good opportunity, perhaps it's unwise to invoke historical events inextricably linked with genocide.
Zwift is holding a cycling esports event in a virtual NYC
Around 180 riders will compete in the 2022 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.
California is suing Tesla over 'racial discrimination and harassment'
A California civil rights agency has filed a lawsuit against Tesla for alleged racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont factory.
Spotify CEO apologizes to staff, but won’t back down over Joe Rogan stance
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has apologized to staff for the backlash over Joe Rogan's podcasts, but won't remove Rogan or misinformation.
Democratic lawmakers take another stab at AI bias legislation
Sen. Ron Wyden and other Democrats want to hold companies accountable for discriminatory algorithms in banking, housing, and other sectors.
NYC bill bans AI recruiting tools that fail bias checks
New York City's council has passed a bill banning AI hiring tools that don't pass anti-discrimination checks.
Tesla must pay $137 million in discrimination lawsuit
Tesla has been ordered to pay $137 million in damages to a former Black worker who accused the company of ignoring discrimination and racial abuse.
Twitter's AI bounty program reveals bias toward young, pretty white people
Twitter's first AI bias bounty has wrapped up, and it learned that beauty filters skew its photo algorithm — among other issues.
English soccer to boycott social media for four days over racist abuse
English football is boycotting social media for four days starting later this month to pile pressure on Facebook and Twitter to combat racist abuse online.
A Hulu docuseries based on the The New York Times' 1619 Project is on the way
The Pulitzer-winning project examined the history of slavery in the US.
Apple's upcoming iOS update unblocks 'Asian' as adult content
According to Mashable, the latest iOS 14.5 Beta's adult content filter no longer blocks searches containing the word "Asian."
Peacock is removing racist scenes from classic WWE matches
NBCUniversal's Peacock is removing racist scenes from classic WWE matches as it comes to terms with a troublesome streaming catalog.
