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fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Measuring Text Decay in AI | HackerNoon

The study identifies quality degradation and bias amplification in text generated by AI across generations.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When the Smartest Mind Has No Gender

AI challenges biases in perceiving intelligence by removing identity markers like race and gender.
Physical appearance often influences judgments of intellectual worth.
Large language models could democratize knowledge by focusing on ideas over creators' social status.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
1 month ago

When AI Erased My Disability

AI must embrace all aspects of identity, including disabilities, to reflect true diversity.
AI bias can lead to prejudiced outcomes when it ignores representation.
Personal experiences reveal the limitations of AI in accurately portraying individuals with disabilities.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When the Smartest Mind Has No Gender

AI challenges biases in perceiving intelligence by removing identity markers like race and gender.
Physical appearance often influences judgments of intellectual worth.
Large language models could democratize knowledge by focusing on ideas over creators' social status.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Sheriff looks for a new judge to hear her case

Sheriff Christina Corpus is filing lawsuits to challenge her removal from office, alleging bias from county officials.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Newest Version of Grok Looks Up What Elon Musk Thinks Before Giving an Answer

Grok 4 primarily sources responses from Elon Musk's statements, indicating potential bias and ethical concerns.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Our Brains, AI, and the Quest for Neutral Thinking

Neutrality isn't natural; identifying with one partner in therapy revealed biases. It’s important to examine the lens through which we view relationships and data.
Mental health
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Algorithms Listen: The Ethics of AI in Psychotherapy

AI can simulate conversation in psychotherapy but lacks genuine emotional experience.
The integration of AI raises ethical questions about authenticity and privacy.
AI's learning from biased data poses risks in therapeutic settings.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Tribunal says calling someone Karen is borderline racist, sexist and ageist'

Issues of race and gender bias are increasingly relevant in today's societal discourse.
Support for journalism is crucial for maintaining access to unbiased reporting.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

For a Happier Life, Be More Curious, Less Judgmental

Judgments oversimplify and misrepresent reality, often leading to stereotypes.
Judgmental attitudes create significant harm, especially within families.
Self-awareness can reduce biases and improve relationships.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The resume is dying, and AI is holding the smoking gun

AI-driven hiring poses a risk of fraud and bias, questioning the validity of traditional résumés in recruitment.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

So You Want to Be a Genius

The definition of genius is inconsistent and often reflects societal biases rather than objective standards.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

We're All Hypocrites, and That's a Good Thing

Human reasoning is inherently biased, and we often construct beliefs that prioritize convenience.
Closed belief systems can lead to self-contradiction as they are challenged by new ideas.
Personal growth emerges from recognizing the limitations of our own logical frameworks.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Am I an Envious Marxist? II: Envy

Critics often face the accusation of envy or Marxism, but this does not negate their criticism's validity. Envy may bias perception, affecting credibility.
philosophy
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Petr Yan Accuses the UFC of Showing Favoritism Toward Sean O'Malley

Yan's continuing belief that the UFC has unfairly favored O'Malley speaks to deeper issues of perceived bias and favoritism in sports management.
MMA
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Potential juror in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial scrapped after saying disgraced rapper can 'buy his way out of jail'

During jury selection, a 48-year-old woman was dismissed after suggesting Sean 'Diddy' Combs can "buy his way out of jail," raising concerns about her bias.
NYC music
English Premier League
fromFox Sports
2 months ago

'Top six bias': Premier League accused of 'clear prejudice' after Tottenham call

The Premier League's decision to reschedule Aston Villa's match shows perceived bias against the club and its supporters.
UX design
fromBencallahan
3 months ago

Bias in Design Systems - bencallahan.com

Personal biases can significantly influence decision-making and outcomes, as illustrated by the contrasting culinary preferences of the author and their brothers.
#generative-ai
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Vaguely Threatening': Federal Prosecutor Queries Leading Medical Journal

Dr. Eric Rubin, editor in chief of N.E.J.M., described the recent inquiries from U.S. attorney Edward Martin Jr. as vaguely threatening, reflecting fears of political bias in scientific publication.
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How to be impressive in a job interview without sounding like a narcissist

Job interviews often mislead both candidates and employers, making them unreliable predictors of future performance.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

"You've Really Turned Your Life Around"

Compliments may reveal hidden assumptions, power dynamics, or biases, even if they are well-intentioned.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Benefits of Overconfidence Have Been Exaggerated

Overconfidence may motivate effort but does not guarantee better results.
The charm of overconfidence is deceiving, especially if survivor bias is overlooked.
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

3 Workplace Biases Inclusive Leaders Can Reduce Right Now | Entrepreneur

Understanding and mitigating workplace bias is essential for inclusive leadership.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Diverse Social Identities Can Protect Against Misinformation

Diverse social identities reduce bias and increase resilience to misinformation.
Overlapping identities tied to one group make individuals less open to new information.
Expanding social roles can build identity complexity and bridge divides.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump AG Pam Bondi Attacks Judges In Multiple Anti-Trump Cases: Need To Be Removed'

Many judges need to be removed, Judge Howell included. Judge Reyes, Judge Boasberg—these judges obviously cannot be impartial. They're trying to obstruct Donald Trump's agenda.
Right-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The 'Professors' Are Not the Enemy

Professors contribute positively to society through innovation and problem-solving, making it unjust to label them collectively as 'the enemy.'
US politics
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Emotional Side of Stereotypes in Virtual Reality

Imagine standing in a virtual world where your every move is tracked, your emotions are analyzed, and your subconscious biases come to the surface.
Video games
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Are Any Aggressions Really Micro?

Microaggressions, though subtle, can significantly affect emotional well-being.
Focusing on the recipient's experience is crucial to address harm.
Educating individuals on microaggressions is critical for reducing their occurrence.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove 'Ideological Bias' From Powerful Models

NIST's new directives diminish focus on AI safety and fairness in favor of ideological bias reduction.
fromTESLARATI
4 months ago

Meta taps X's open-source algorithm for its own Community Notes system

"We won't be reinventing the wheel. Initially we will use X's open source algorithm as the basis of our rating system. This will allow us to build on what X has created and improve it for our own platforms over time."
European startups
Mental health
fromVulture
4 months ago

The Pitt Was Testing Us

Dr. Trinity Santos challenges bias in her chaotic residency at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, provoking viewers to confront their own prejudices against her character.
NYC politics
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Why Reddit Isn't Your Best Source for NY Cannabis Brand Reviews Right Now | stupidDOPE

Concerns over biased moderation in r/NYSCannabis reveal significant challenges to trust and transparency in online cannabis communities.
UX design
fromMedium
4 months ago

HiPPO Effect in Product Design

HiPPO effect can derail effective product design by prioritizing personal preferences over empirical data.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Madrid and Marseille lead anti-referee epidemic but no officials means no game | Max Rushden

Valverde's defense of referees emphasizes their humanity, reminding fans that mistakes are common in sports.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

Women Are Revealing Their Awful Experiences With "Pretty Privilege," And It's So, So Messed Up

Pretty privilege leads to disparities in treatment based on attractiveness, impacting social interactions and opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Breaking Boxes: Countering Bias in AI and Human Thinking

Human brains oversimplify reality through labels, perpetuating stereotypes and binary thinking.
AI systems amplify human biases through data and design.
The 4-step A-Frame helps mitigate bias in society.
Left-wing politics
fromemptywheel
9 months ago

Jeff Bezos' Manifesto of Impotence - emptywheel

Jeff Bezos' op-ed misdiagnoses media trust issues, simplifying them to perceived bias rather than recognizing deeper societal beliefs.
Science
fromWashington Post
9 months ago

Harvard exhibit weighs in on history of colonial measurements

European measurements during colonization justified exploitation and racial theories, revealing measurement's subjective nature.
fromMedium
9 months ago

In Search of Subtle Thinking In Complexity

Situations can blur our thinking, leading to hallucinations where biases obscure the complexity of existence. True awareness of complexity aids in simplicity.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Wikipedia's un-'reliable' sources, Trump got crime trend correct and other commentary

"Reducing our understanding of knowledge to assertions made by a small subset of supposedly 'reliable sources' adds bias into the encyclopedia."
Left-wing politics
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