66 m. ago Court will consider halting Trump's mass firings of federal employees

A federal judge in San Francisco hears arguments in a case challenging the Trump administration's firings of thousands of probationary employees — those in their first year or so on the job.

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2 h. ago SCOTUS tosses challenge to TN law banning drag shows with kids present, state AG hails decision

Tennesee's ban on drag shows in public spaces where children are present will remain in effect as SCOTUS refused to hear a challenge to the law this week.

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4 h. ago Unmasking inequalities in AI: Research challenges idea that bias is a technical flaw

Researchers challenge the widespread belief that AI-induced bias is a technical flaw, arguing instead that AI is deeply influenced by societal power dynamics. It learns from historical data shaped by human biases, absorbing and perpetuating discrimination in the process. This means that, rather than creating inequality, AI reproduces and reinforces it.

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5 h. ago Why NFL insider questions idea of Seahawks trading DK Metcalf

Why NFL insider questions idea of Seahawks trading DK Metcalf  Seattle Sports

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5 h. ago Archipelo comes out of stealth with $12M funding to secure human and AI

When it comes to AI software, you can build something clever, but that’s not always the same as building something that is secure. With so much software now getting written by AI, having a window into its security can be a challenge. That’s the premise of Archipelo, a San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup that is today […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago In challenge to YouTube, TikTok revamps its desktop platform

In a bid to take on YouTube, TikTok is revamping its desktop platform with the addition of several new features. The company announced on Thursday that its web-based experience features a new modular layout, refreshed For You feed, a new Explore tab, immersive full-screen LIVE gaming streaming, and a floating player. The social network’s new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 h. ago Seahawks' Geno Smith seemingly agrees with Republican governor on property tax idea

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith appeared to agree with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the notion of abolishing property taxes. He made a post on X.

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19 h. ago Saint Paul Joins City of San Francisco Lawsuit Challenging President’s Threats to Withhold Federal Funds

Saint Paul Joins City of San Francisco Lawsuit Challenging President’s Threats to Withhold Federal Funds  StPaul.gov

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21 h. ago Europe’s Relay pulls in $35M Series A after applying Asia’s model to delivery

Being somewhat later than Europe in adopting the idea of parcel delivery, much of Asia built its delivery infrastructure around e-commerce, effectively ‘Uberising’ how deliveries worked down to the last mile. Think DoorDash but for parcels, not food. This is what the founders of Europe’s Relay realized and decided to bring to the region — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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23 h. ago Mark Halperin and former Politico reporter scorch 'liberal media bias' on networks like MSNBC

Podcaster Mark Halperin and Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo both condemned modern media for being "out of line" with hiring reporters compromised by left-wing bias.

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23 h. ago New University of Washington president anticipates continued federal funding challenges

New University of Washington president anticipates continued federal funding challenges  KNKX Public Radio

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26 h. ago Trump says $5m 'gold card' immigration idea will 'sell like crazy'

Trump says $5m 'gold card' immigration idea will 'sell like crazy'  BBC.com

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27 h. ago Washington high school girls basketball Playoff Pick 'Em Challenge: Make your regional

Washington high school girls basketball Playoff Pick 'Em Challenge: Make your regional-round predictions  Sports Illustrated

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29 h. ago Supreme Court seems poised to lower bar for Whites to sue for job bias

Supreme Court seems poised to lower bar for Whites to sue for job bias  The Washington Post

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29 h. ago Staying one step ahead of cyberattackers with AI to protect smart grids

Researchers at the University of Missouri's College of Engineering are taking on a critical challenge: protecting power grids from the rising threat of cyberattacks. These attacks have the potential to plunge millions into darkness, jeopardizing security and even lives.

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29 h. ago Fox News AI Newsletter: Meet the AI real estate agent making millions

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

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32 h. ago Trump will face 'a lot of challenges' in dealing with Putin, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a press conference in Kyiv Ukraine has been working on a "preliminary framework" for a minerals sharing deal with the U.S.

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34 h. ago The House passed a budget resolution. What's next? And, a tactic to decrease bird flu

House Republicans rallied together yesterday to pass multitrillion-dollar plan to address defense, immigration and more. And, why farmers don't like the idea of vaccinating poultry for bird flu.

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35 h. ago iPhone voice recognition controversy: 'Racist' converts to 'Trump'

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores whether there is artificial intelligence bias involved with the iPhone's voice-to-text conversion in the message app.

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42 h. ago Museum of Failure: A look at legal challenges surrounding what could be San Francisco's newest attraction

Museum of Failure: A look at legal challenges surrounding what could be San Francisco's newest attraction  ABC7 Bay Area

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