Fighting discrimination in mortgage lending
Although the U.S. Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in mortgage lending, biases still impact many borrowers. One 2021 Journal of Financial Economics study found that borrowers from minority groups were charged interest rates that.....»»
Study identifies organic alternative for fighting cattle-pestering flies
When cattle are fighting flies in the summer, they gather in tight bunches, leading them to eat less while experiencing more stress and discomfort. Beef producers have limited options for controlling the flies that pester their cattle. Moreover, exis.....»»
Tense "I.S.S." trailer teases astronauts fighting for control of the space station
The trailer for Gabriela Cowperthwaite's sci-fi thriller "I.S.S." sees astronauts fighting for control of the international space station after war breaks out on Earth. What would happen onboard the International Space Station (ISS) if war brok.....»»
Apple promotes iPhone 15 Portrait features with "Album Cover" fight
Apple's new ad for the iPhone 15 highlights the ability to take Portrait Mode shots with the camera, via a band politely fighting over an album cover photo.'Album Cover' ad [Apple/YouTube]For the release of the iPhone 15 generation, Apple updated its.....»»
Fighting extreme weather with extreme computing power
Artificial intelligence, which can already generate texts and mimic human speech, might also help the world prepare for the worsening effects of climate change......»»
How Huawei made a cutting-edge chip in China and surprised the US
China's flagship smartphone maker pulled off the feat despite sanctions. Enlarge (credit: FT) In late 2020, Huawei was fighting for its survival as a mobile phone maker. A few months earlier, the Trump administration had.....»»
Corporate growers" carrots are soaking up water in this arid valley. Locals are fighting back
In the Cuyama Valley north of Santa Barbara, lush green fields stretch across the desert. Sprinklers spray thousands of acres to grow a single thirsty crop: carrots......»»
Toyota financial unit to pay $60 million for illegal lending, credit reporting misconduct
The CFPB said Toyota Motor Credit will pay a $12 million civil fine, and $48 million to harmed consumers......»»
Young disabled people experience institutional discrimination and stigmatization in mainstream English schools
New research by the University of Warwick has found that disabled young people in England experience institutional and structural discrimination in mainstream schools, with two thirds fewer achieving level 2 qualifications compared to non-disabled pe.....»»
From toy to tool: DALL-E 3 is a wake-up call for visual artists—and the rest of us
AI image synthesis is getting more capable at executing ideas, and it's not slowing down. Enlarge / A composite of three DALL-E 3 AI art generations: an oil painting of Hercules fighting a shark, a photo of the queen of the unive.....»»
Cable lobby and Ted Cruz are disappointed as FCC bans digital discrimination
FCC will investigate ISP practices that discriminate by income level or race. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The Federal Communications Commission today approved rules that prohibit discrimination in acc.....»»
Pacific rainbow+ communities face discrimination, conversion therapy
The need to increase Pacific and Rainbow+ leadership was a major finding in the Manalagi project, the first and largest research of its kind addressing the health and well-being of Aotearoa, New Zealand's Pacific Rainbow+ community......»»
Conflict pollution, washed-up landmines and military emissions: How war trashes the environment
When armed conflict breaks out, we first focus on the people affected. But the suffering from war doesn't stop when the fighting does. War trashes the environment. Artillery strikes, rockets and landmines release pollutants, wipe out forests and can.....»»
Research investigates escalating jail mortality rates
The family of Samuel Lawrence, one of 10 people to die in Georgia's Fulton County Jail in 2023, is fighting for answers and accountability......»»
Continental to cut thousands of jobs globally at auto unit
Continental is fighting to stem a slide in profitability at its automotive unit, which has started to fall behind peers as the industry transitions to electric vehicles......»»
Apple to pay $25 million settlement over illegally favoring immigrant workers
Apple has agreed to settle claims made by the U.S. Department of Justice that the company had illegally favored hiring immigrant workers over citizens or green card holders.Apple ParkLaws surrounding hiring practices and labor discrimination are comp.....»»
No Apple Tax for environmental efforts applied to users, says Lisa Jackson
Apple's Lisa Jackson says that buyers do not pay an Apple tax in order to fund the company's work fighting climate change and making its products greener.Lisa JacksonWhile some reports say Apple's environmental efforts far exceed those of its rivals,.....»»
First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming
Ofcom reveals its new draft guidance for fighting child abuse and other illegal material......»»
Internet providers say the FCC should not investigate broadband prices
ISPs say anti-discrimination rule should cover only deployment, not prices. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | traffic_analyzer) Internet service providers and their lobby groups are fighting a US plan to prohibit discrimin.....»»
Artists may “poison” AI models before Copyright Office can issue guidance
Copyright Office to recommend protections for works used to train AI in 2024. Enlarge / An image OpenAI created using DALL-E 3. (credit: OpenAI) Artists have spent the past year fighting companies that have been training.....»»
Next generation moon camera tested in Europe
When astronauts return to the moon, they will take more pictures of the lunar surface than any humans before. To develop the best camera for the job, European astronauts and scientists are lending a helping hand to NASA's Artemis imagery team......»»