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.....»»
Opinion: Bathrooms are political—how gender-inclusive toilets can combat indignity and violence
A new hate crimes bill is inching closer to the possibility of becoming law in South Africa. The bill entrenches human dignity as a foundational value of the country by providing for penalties for explicit acts of violence and discrimination motivate.....»»
Study shows people condemn hate speech more severely than nonverbal discrimination
Verbal attacks against marginalized groups can do serious harm to the victims. Yet many instances of hate speech are never reported or prosecuted. "We see it in sports, on the street, in schools and in our parliaments," says Jimena Zapata of LMU's Ch.....»»
Banks shown to still offer Black entrepreneurs inferior loans, service even when they are better qualified than peers
Nearly a decade ago, researchers from Brigham Young University, Utah State University and Rutgers published a disheartening study revealing how discrimination in bank loan services was tainting the American Dream for minority entrepreneurs......»»
Tim Tszyu vs Carlos Ocampo live stream: How to watch the boxing match
Despite being bit by a dog a few weeks ago, Tim Tszyu is fighting Carlos Ocampo this weekend. Here's how to live stream the event......»»
Anti-discrimination laws in 1960s to increase wages for women may have been more effective than previously thought
Two pieces of landmark federal legislation intended to lessen the gender pay gap have long been deemed by many scholars to have been ineffectual. Despite the passage of the 1963 Equal Pay Act, signed into law 60 years ago on June 10, and Title VII of.....»»
Using AI for loans and mortgages is big risk, warns EU boss
Margrethe Vestager tells the BBC using AI for decisions that affect lives could lead to discrimination......»»
Threat of AI leading to extinction small, says EU boss
Margrethe Vestager tells the BBC using AI for loan and mortgage decisions is a big risk......»»
Discrimination bigger concern from AI than human extinction, says EU
The warning comes ahead of the European Parliament voting on rules to regulate artificial intelligence......»»
Discrimination bigger concern from AI than human extinction, says EU chief
The warning comes ahead of the European Parliament voting on rules to regulate artificial intelligence......»»
Black Canadians see workplaces as epicenters of racism: 90% see it as a serious problem in the criminal justice system
Black Canadians see workplaces as the epicenter of racial discrimination and unfairness, according to the Black Canadian National Survey (BCNS) research project by York University's Institute for Social Research (ISR)......»»
"Mortal Kombat 1" is now available to pre-order — here"s where you can get it
2023 has already been an exciting time for fighting game fans thanks to the release of Street Fighter 6 and the announcement of Tekken 8. Now, players will have another fighting title to look forward to in the form of Mortal Kombat 1. The new entry i.....»»
How Indigenous Groups Are Leading the Way on Data Privacy
Indigenous groups are developing data storage technology that gives users privacy and control. Could their work influence those fighting back against invasive apps?.....»»
OpenAI faces defamation suit after ChatGPT completely fabricated another lawsuit
ChatGPT continues causing trouble by making up lawsuits. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Armed America Radio touts one of its hosts, Mark Walters, as the "loudest voice in America fighting for gun rig.....»»
Makers in Defense of Ukraine: A Year Of Fighting Back With Innovation
On February 24, 2022 at about 4:50 a.m., we woke up, my wife Svitlana and I, and argued whether the sounds we were hearing were a rocket or not. Then our kids came into the bedroom and we covered them with blankets. We started reading messages.....»»
Major semiconductor companies fighting against headwind of 2023 with competitive advantages
While AI continues to trend, the global semiconductor market in 2023 is still struggling to escape the downturn. This is mainly due to the memory market, which is expected to decline by more than 30% annually......»»
Apple petitioned India for slacker labor laws, and unions are fighting back
Apple and Foxconn successfully lobbied India's Karnataka region to extend legal working hours in factories, but labor unions are starting to push back.Foxconn has now had formal approval for its new iPhone factory by the Karnataka authorities, and i.....»»
Street Fighter 6’s World Tour mode is the best fighting game tutorial ever
If you've always wanted to learn how to play fighting games well, you'll want to try out Street Fighter 6's excellent World Tour mode......»»
Fighting ransomware: Perspectives from cybersecurity professionals
Ransomware has become an ever-present threat to individuals, businesses, and even entire nations. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded videos from experts in the field that shed light on the pressing ransomware.....»»
Street Fighter 6 review: Great fun for both casual and dedicated players
Capcom breathes new life into its classic fighting game franchise. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) I’ve had an emotional connection with Street Fighter since I was 13 years old. It was early March 1991, and my friend.....»»
Street Fighter 6 review: great fun for both casual and dedicated players
Capcom breathes new life into its classic fighting game franchise. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) I’ve had an emotional connection with Street Fighter since I was 13 years old. It was early March 1991, and my friend.....»»