Meta rolls out AI ad-targeting tech in an effort to reduce discrimination
The company promised the system as part of a settlement.
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Twitch's new 'Shield Mode' is a one-button anti-harassment tool for streamers
You can even silence first-time chatters.
Facebook still has trouble removing white supremacists, study says
The social network was even making money from searches for hate groups.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Amazon employees in Illinois file federal complaint over workplace racism
They allege the company failed to properly address death threats directed at Black workers.
Tesla faces new lawsuit over claims of racism and harassment at its Fremont factory
Fremont employees accused it of allowing racial abuse and harassment.
Meta settles US lawsuit over housing discrimination
It's the first time the DOJ sued over algorithmic bias in housing.
AI trained on 4chan's most hateful board is just as toxic as you'd expect
The hyper-racist bots posted 15,000 times in one day.
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.
California is suing Tesla over 'racial discrimination and harassment'
Tesla called the lawsuit "unfair and unproductive."
Spotify CEO apologizes to staff, but won’t back down over Joe Rogan stance
Daniel Ek still believes removing misinformation represents a 'slippery slope.'
Twitter mistakenly suspended users after extremists abused its private image policy
The company was flooded with bogus reports.
NYC bill bans AI recruiting tools that fail bias checks
Jobseekers would also get more transparency for the hiring process.
Tesla must pay $137 million in discrimination lawsuit
A Black contract worker, Owen Diaz, had accused the company of racial abuse.
Twitter's AI bounty program reveals bias toward young, pretty white people
There are biases against the elderly and Arabic writing, too.
Instagram tests Limits feature to curb targeted harassment
The tool allows people to put a temporary stop to interactions.
Assassin's Creed could become an online service game
Misconduct claims at Ubisoft may hurt 'Infinity,' however.
Democratic lawmakers want to ban the federal government from using facial recognition
The ACLU and EFF have come out in support of the proposed bill.
Facebook is putting #StopAsianHate notifications in the news feed this month
The company is highlighting the impact and diversity of Asians and Pacific Islanders.
English soccer to boycott social media for four days over racist abuse
Clubs are hoping to persuade Twitter and Facebook to clamp down on online hate.
Yelp makes it easier to support Asian-owned businesses
You can back local shops without having to know them all by name.
