Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted
In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. These bans mean that a person whose sex assigned at birth was male but who.....»»
Tesla"s Cybertruck promises to test America"s great political divide
EV ownership is deeply tied to voting behavior in the U.S., according to a report by BloombegNEF. For every 10 percentage-point increase in Joe Biden’s share of votes in the 2020 election, the concentration of EVs was roughly 50% higher......»»
Biases found in coral reef research
Coral reefs support approximately 25% of marine species, and are essential to coastal economies, such as the fishing and tourism industries, to name a few. But coral reefs worldwide are at risk due to climate change and are on the brink of collapse......»»
Valve begins reversing CS2 bans caused by AMD’s “Anti-Lag+” driver
Overzealous DLL alterations have been suspended in a subsequent driver update. Enlarge / The red eyes represent the mark of VAC for Anti-Lag+ players. (credit: Valve) Valve has announced that it will begin reversing bans.....»»
Under a temporary mining ban, four rare plant species can bloom in San Bernardino forest
Four threatened and endangered plant species growing in the San Bernardino National Forest will have an opportunity to thrive following the adoption of a plan by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service that temporarily bans new lim.....»»
AMD pulls graphics driver after “Anti-Lag+” triggers Counter-Strike 2 bans
Apex Legends also among the games affected by overzealous DLL alterations. Enlarge / The red eyes represent the mark of VAC for Anti-Lag+ players. (credit: Valve) AMD has taken down the latest version of its AMD Adrenali.....»»
Federal judge rips into Montana"s statewide TikTok ban in preliminary injunction hearing
A Montana federal judge on Thursday tore into a contested state law that bans TikTok from all personal devices, saying in a hearing that the legislation appears driven by "paternalistic" views of social media users and suggesting lawmakers could have.....»»
How UX designers can use brain science to influence user experience
Understanding the science behind the fine art of balancing users’ attention and intention. As a UX designer deeply invested in the world of apps and user experience, there’s a subject that has been occupying my mind lately—the f.....»»
Reddit Sees Copyright Takedowns Peak While Subreddit Bans Drop
Reddit's latest transparency report shows a modest increase in DMCA takedown notices. The number of copyright infringement-related user- and subreddit bans has declined, however. The latest data follows a hectic period at Reddit, where protests over.....»»
Saturday Citations: Hippo maxillofacial issues; implicit biases in the game of kings; AI masters Street Fighter
They announced the Nobel prizes this week! But did any of the recipients teach an AI to play Street Fighter? Here are a few of this week's stories not yet lauded by international committees of scientists, but which we thought were pretty good:.....»»
Metaphors for human fertilization are evolving, study shows
In a common metaphor used to describe human fertilization, sperm cells are competitors racing to penetrate a passive egg. But as critics have noted, the description is also a "fairy tale," rooted in cultural beliefs about masculinity and femininity......»»
Research reveals AI bias against women in leadership
New research from the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics at the University of Tasmania has revealed that AI-generated content can perpetuate harmful gender biases......»»
Veriti Agentless OS-Level Remediation boosts scalability and resiliency
Veriti is now offering the comprehensive Agentless OS-Level Remediation to identify vulnerabilities deeply embedded in the operating system. Proactively safeguarding your systems against emerging threats, Agentless OS-Level Remediation reduces overhe.....»»
Indonesia bans e-commerce transactions on social media in major blow to TikTok
Indonesia has banned e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, the trade minister said on Wednesday, in a blow to short video app TikTok, which is doubling down on Southeast Asia's biggest economy to boost its e-commerce business......»»
How rape myths, unconscious biases prejudice the judicial system against women, and rape survivors in particular
It is well documented that women who are sexually assaulted, or raped, rarely report the crime to the police. The US charity, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, has shown that 1 in 6 women in the US has been the victim of rape or attempted.....»»
Biotechnospheres as part of planetary intelligence and the search for extraterrestrial civilizations
To safeguard Earth's biosphere, scientists have turned toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the hope that it may help to protect biodiversity. Yet this hope has been challenged by AI's appetite for water and energy rooted in AI's need for big dat.....»»
Practical tips for educators to support gender-diverse students
A new school year is here; are you ready? With the beginning of the academic year, many educators are preparing for the inevitable shift in their students' needs from the more relaxed summer months. Parents of transgender, gender-diverse and nonbinar.....»»
Biases against Black-sounding first names can lead to discrimination in hiring
Because names are among the first things you learn about someone, they can influence first impressions......»»
New study looks again at how alcohol influences attraction
Yet another look into how alcohol influences interactions with the desired sex. Enlarge / This beer isn't helping. (credit: Grady Reese) For a phenomenon that is so deeply engrained in the public consciousness, the scien.....»»
Stellantis offers 14.5% raises to UAW; union calls it "deeply inadequate"
The proposal compares to initial offers of 15% by Ford Motor Co. and 16% by General Motors, though Stellantis wants to structure the raises in a way that would have a larger effect on workers' future earnings......»»
Bungie & Teenage Destiny 2 Cheat Settle Differences With $500K Permaban
A teenager who reportedly cheated in Destiny 2, evaded multiple bans, threatened Bungie employees, and generally made the developer's life a nightmare, has reached a settlement with the gaming company. In addition to a laundry list of restrictions mo.....»»