Discrimination

Black creators sue YouTube, alleging racial discrimination

The suit is the latest allegation that YouTube’s software, which can automatically remove videos suspected of violating the company’s policies, discriminates against certain groups, such as LGBT people. It comes during a national reckoning over racial discrimination in which companies such as Google have promised to push for change. YouTube uses its “absolute, and ‘unfettered’ […]

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Researchers find racial discrimination in ‘dynamic pricing’ algorithms used by Uber, Lyft, and others

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A preprint study published by researchers at George Washington University presents evidence of social bias in the algorithms ride-sharing startups like Uber, Lyft, and Via use to price fares. In a large-scale fairness analysis of Chicago-area ride-hailing samples — made in conjunction with the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) data — metrics from tens

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How machine learning in policing could fuel racial discrimination

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The debate over the police using machine learning is intensifying – it is considered in some quarters as controversial as stop and search. Stop and search is one of the most contentious areas of how the police interact with the public. It has been heavily criticized for being discriminatory towards black and minority ethnic groups,

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Blaming mass shootings on video games is based on racial discrimination

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Since the first “violent” video game was created, there have been endless claims that video games lead to violent behavior in real life — despite study after study proving this theory wrong. The speculation is still prominent as last month, after multiple mass shootings in the US, President Trump blamed “the glorification of violence” in

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Riot Games settles class-action suit by female employees who alleged harassment and discrimination

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Riot Games has settled a class-action lawsuit filed by workers who said they were routinely subjected to sexual harassment and discrimination in the course of their jobs at the Los Angeles video game studio. The suit originated last November when two women who had worked at the company, which is owned by the Chinese technology

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53% of Baby Boomers Say They Experienced Age Discrimination in Hiring

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Baby boomers have begun delaying their retirement. And this creates challenges for small businesses. But it creates opportunities too. The experience baby boomers bring to the table is undeniable, but employers are overlooking them. And according to a new study by iHire, 53% of respondents say they have experienced age discrimination. In addition to age

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Starbucks Deals with Racial Discrimination, Tech Startups Struggle with Compensation – Small Business Trends

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Whether your business has single or multiple locations, having a great management system in place for everyone to follow is critically important. Starbucks became aware of this fact with an incident that took place in Philadelphia which made national headlines. The issue should teach businesses of all sizes some valuable lessons. In other news, tech

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15 Key Steps for Companies Responding to Sexual Harassment or Discrimination Allegations

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Reports of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace appear to be at an all-time high. The media reports daily on allegations across every industry—entertainment, technology, media, law, venture capital, finance, government, and more. The actions taken after an employee alleges harassment or discrimination can be key in limiting the employer’s potential liability and resulting

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