Far-right internet troll Ian Miles Cheong blamed the entire situation on Krawczyk, whom he labeled a “woke, race-obsessed idiot” while referencing posts on X from years ago where Krawczyk acknowledged the existence of systemic racism and white privilege. “We’ve now granted our demented lies superhuman intelligence,” Jordan Peterson wrote on his X account with a … Read more
If you’ve worried that candidate-screening algorithms could be standing between you and your dream job, reading Hilke Schellmann’s The Algorithm won’t ease your mind. The investigative reporter and NYU journalism professor’s new book demystifies how HR departments use automation software that not only propagate bias, but fail at the thing they claim to do: find … Read more
ROME — Pope Francis’ green light for Catholic priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples is in many ways a recognition of what has been happening in some European parishes for years. But his decision to officially spell out his approval could send a message of tolerance to places where gay rights are far more … Read more
Tesla wants to pause a federal agency’s lawsuit against the automaker for racial bias against its Black workers at its Fremont assembly plant. The electric vehicle maker, in a filing in San Francisco federal court Monday, accused the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) of rushing to file a lawsuit in September against Tesla as … Read more
The Voice season 24 is almost ready to name a champion — and it’s time for fans to vote! Following the Top 9 performances on Monday night, Tuesday’s live show will feature the announcement of the Top 5 — the four performers who earned the most votes this week, as well as the winner of yet another Instant Save, a live, … Read more
The Voice’s live shows are narrowing down the field as we head towards the season 24 finale! On Monday, each of the Top 12 singers took the stage for a brand new performance, in the hopes of winning America’s vote and moving on to next week’s lives and ultimately, the season 24 finals. Coaches Reba McEntire, John Legend, Gwen Stefani and Niall Horan are … Read more
The Voice’s live shows are headed towards the season 24 finale — and it’s time to vote for your favorite! On Monday, each of the Top 12 singers are taking the stage for a brand new fan-selected performance, in the hopes of winning America’s vote and moving on to next week’s lives and ultimately, the season 21 finals. Coaches Reba McEntire, John … Read more
Selma Blair recently opened up about the gender bias she experienced from doctors before being finally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The actress said she’d suffered from extensive medical trauma regarding doctors dismissing her pain and other symptoms since childhood, mainly attributing it to menstruation. Blair shared that she still experiences pain despite being in remission … Read more
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A jury found Google guilty of sexual discrimination and awarded female Google Cloud executive Ulku Rowe, who filed the complaint, $1.1 million. Rowe’s lawsuit alleged that the company gave higher pay to less-experienced male cohorts and that it later denied her promotions in retaliation for her complaints, both internal and later in court. Bloomberg Law … Read more
Earlier this year, Palestinian-American filmmaker Khitam Jabr posted a handful of Reels about her family’s trip to the West Bank. In the short travel vlogs, Jabr shared snippets of Palestinian culture, from eating decadent meals to dancing at her niece’s wedding. “I hadn’t been in a decade, so it’s just like, life abroad,” Jabr told … Read more