63 m. ago When the stakes are high, do machine learning models make fair decisions?

Machine learning is an integral part of high-stakes decision-making in a broad swath of human-computer interactions. You apply for a job. You submit a loan application. Algorithms determine who advances and who is declined.

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1 hour ago Anyone can now train a robot: New tool makes teaching skills hands

Teaching a robot new skills used to require coding expertise. But a new generation of robots could potentially learn from just about anyone.

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5 h. ago Stampede at food distribution site in Gaza leaves about 20 dead

A stampede in Gaza left around 20 people dead as they were rushing to collect food at a U.S.- and Israeli-backed food distribution site.

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10 h. ago 2 Beverly parents file class action lawsuit after historic 12

The Beverly teachers’ actions teaches students “that they can ignore rules that are inconvenient to their selfish goals," their lawyer said. The post 2 Beverly parents file class action lawsuit after historic 12-day teachers strike appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago ‘They were sons, brothers, uncles, friends’: Stoughton family launches fundraiser after 2 brothers die while fishing

"Their sudden passing has left their loved ones not only grieving, but also facing the overwhelming cost of laying two young men to rest." The post ‘They were sons, brothers, uncles, friends’: Stoughton family launches fundraiser after 2 brothers die while fishing appeared first on Boston.com.

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12 h. ago Beloved western Washington teacher dies from fall during California backpacking trip

Beloved western Washington teacher dies from fall during California backpacking trip  KING5.com

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13 h. ago Attleboro police looking for man who allegedly left dog tied to trash can for hours

The incident took place as much of Massachusetts is under a heat advisory. The post Attleboro police looking for man who allegedly left dog tied to trash can for hours appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 h. ago PBS president declares she 'can’t make any sense' of accusations of left

CEO Paula Kerger told CNN she sees no evidence of liberal bias at PBS, stating people "struggle to come up with examples" amid Republican criticism and potential funding cuts.

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16 h. ago Caitlin Clark's brother blames refs for latest injury to Fever star

The brother of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark blamed the refs for her latest injury as she left Tuesday night's game against the Connecticut Sun.

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17 h. ago Fire chief warns of heat danger after 2 children left in hot car at Washington County Walmart

Fire chief warns of heat danger after 2 children left in hot car at Washington County Walmart  WTAE

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17 h. ago Fire chief warns of heat danger after children left in hot car at Washington County Walmart

Fire chief warns of heat danger after children left in hot car at Washington County Walmart  WTAE

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17 h. ago Puerto Rico: Religion Teacher Charged with Sex Trafficking Two Teen Boys

A Puerto Rico grand jury has indicted a 42-year-old religion teacher for sex trafficking two boys, ages 15 and 17. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents arrested Lizamarie Rivera-García this week on the charges of having “recruited, enticed, transported, and The post Puerto Rico: Religion Teacher Charged with Sex Trafficking Two Teen Boys appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 h. ago Colombian President Gustavo Petro: Move Statue of Liberty from U.S. to Colombia

Far-left President of Colombia Gustavo Petro proposed on Tuesday to relocate the Statue of Liberty from New Jersey to the Colombian city of Cartagena in an unhinged rant against the United States's illegal migrant policies. The post Colombian President Gustavo Petro: Move Statue of Liberty from U.S. to Colombia appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 h. ago 2,000 Troops Withdraw from Los Angeles, but the Fight for Immigrant Rights Isn’t Over. Fuera ICE!

2,000 Troops Withdraw from Los Angeles, but the Fight for Immigrant Rights Isn’t Over. Fuera ICE!  Left Voice

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17 h. ago NY Times compares defunding NPR to progressive ‘excesses’ of defund the police, abolish ICE movements

The New York Times likened the cutting of federal funding for liberal NPR and PBS to far-left calls to defund the police and abolish ICE in a new editorial.

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17 h. ago NYT draws parallels between calls to defund NPR and defund the police movement

The New York Times likened the cutting of federal funding for liberal NPR and PBS to far-left calls to defund the police and abolish ICE in a new editorial.

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18 h. ago Justice Dept. Fines Company for Favoring Foreign Visa Workers Over Americans

The DOJ has fined a Mississippi-based company for favoring foreign workers on H-2A visas over American job applicants. The post Justice Dept. Fines Company for Favoring Foreign Visa Workers Over Americans appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Largest Teachers Union Decries SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Education Department to Slash Workforce

Pringle added that NEA will fight "Trump's illegal and destructive dismantling of the Department of Education...in and outside of court." The post Largest Teachers Union Decries SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Education Department to Slash Workforce appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 h. ago Angoon resident and former teacher launches bid for Alaska governor

Angoon resident and former teacher launches bid for Alaska governor  KTOO

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20 h. ago Nolte: Four Critics Removed from New York Times Culture Section

In one swoop, the far-left New York Times culture desk removed four of its critics from long-held posts. They will be reassigned and replaced. The post Nolte: Four Critics Removed from New York Times Culture Section appeared first on Breitbart.

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