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.....»»
Counselors need better training to help BIPOC clients, educators say
Empathy is the cornerstone of the care that therapists provide their clients. But people of color often find white counselors misunderstand them based on biases and assumptions, according to a new journal article in Counselor Education and Supervisio.....»»
Nature bans AI-generated art from its 153-year-old science journal
"The process of publishing ... is underpinned by a shared commitment to integrity." Enlarge / This artist's impression of an asteroid fireball hurtling toward earth is not AI-generated and, thus, not banned from Nature. (credit:.....»»
A linguistic anthropologist explains how humans are like ChatGPT—both recycle language
ChatGPT is a hot topic at my university, where faculty members are deeply concerned about academic integrity, while administrators urge us to "embrace the benefits" of this "new frontier." It's a classic example of what my colleague Punya Mishra call.....»»
OPPO Welcomes Kaká as New Brand Ambassador
An event hosted by OPPO allowed fans to meet with the veteran athlete, during the UEFA Champions League finals held in Istanbul. OPPO’s venture into the smartphone industry has gone beyond the production and marketing of Android phone.....»»
Professors call for further study of potential uses of AI in special education, avoiding bans
Artificial intelligence is making headlines about its potentially disruptive influence in many spaces, including the classroom. A group of educators that includes a University of Kansas researcher has just published a position paper reviewing AI's po.....»»
Google un-bans Downloader app, but developer still mad about “broken” DMCA
Downloader app for TVs "was offline for 20 days, all because the DMCA is broken." Enlarge / Screenshot of the Downloader app on Google Play. (credit: Elias Saba) Google has reversed the suspension of an Android TV app th.....»»
Twitch bans stream sponsor overlays, and “I’ve never seen creators so pissed”
Twitch tries to walk back "overly broad" new policy following instant creator furor. Enlarge / Visual examples of the kinds of "burned in" sponsorships that Twitch's new guidelines won't allow. (credit: Twitch) A recent.....»»
India reportedly to lift policy bans to develop an electronics repair hub
As India is promoting its electronics manufacturing ecosystem through a slew of initiatives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat ('self-reliant India'), the South Asian country is reportedly considering lifting restrictions to build India as.....»»
Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Putting Basic Health Care at Risk
Many physicians say they are reluctant to practice in states with abortion bans, harming access to regular exams and screenings.....»»
Decline in wealth due to commission ban in Europe estimated at 375 billion euros annually
As part of the study titled "The impact of commission bans on household wealth: Findings from OECD countries," a team led by Professor Steffen Sebastian, Director at the Center for Finance at the University of Regensburg, investigated the impact of c.....»»
Ivory Coast imposes fishing bans in bid to conserve stocks
West African fish exporter Ivory Coast on Thursday announced temporary bans on trawling for tuna and other species in a bid to protect dwindling stocks......»»
Why transgender kids just threw an epic prom in Washington, D.C.
The prom was a political statement—but also a joyous party. We often hear about the struggles transgender youth face in America. This year, state legislators have introduced 500 anti-trans bills, limiting trans kids’ access to gender-a.....»»
Google bans Downloader app after TV firms complain it can load a pirate website
"It's a ridiculous claim and abuse of the DMCA," Downloader app developer says. Enlarge / The Downloader app that was suspended from Google Play. (credit: Elias Saba) The Google Play Store suspended an app that combines.....»»
China bans Micron’s products from key infrastructure, citing security risk
US Commerce Department strongly opposes the action, saying it has "no basis in fact." Enlarge (credit: Future Publishing via Getty) China said US chipmaker Micron Technology’s products posed “serious network security.....»»
China bans Micron"s products in critical IT infrastructure
After a review of nearly two months, China decided to require critical IT operators to cease buying Micron's products, with its ramifications potentially expanding outside of its China market......»»
China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects
It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington......»»
Ars Frontiers is Monday, May 22: Top minds talk AI, mRNA, and TikTok bans
Everyone is invited to our (free!) event, streaming live this coming Monday! Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Updated: We're almost there! Ars Frontiers is next Monday, May 22, and the show gets started at 13:30 US Easter.....»»
Topologically structured light detects the position of nano-objects with atomic resolution
Optical imaging and metrology techniques are key tools for research rooted in biology, medicine and nanotechnology. While these techniques have recently become increasingly advanced, the resolutions they achieve are still significantly lower than tho.....»»
Apple bans its employees from using ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms for work
Earlier today, OpenAI released the official ChatGPT app for iPhone. The tool has become well known for answering users’ requests and solving from the simplest to the most complex issues thanks to artificial intelligence. Apple, however, doesn’t.....»»
Apple bans internal use of ChatGPT-like tech over fear of leaks, according to leaked document
Internal documents and anonymous sources leak details of Apple's internal ban on ChatGPT-like technology and the plans for its own Large Language Model.Apple employees restricted from using ChatGPTLarge Language Models have exploded in popularity in.....»»