Biased online images train AI bots to see women as younger, less experienced
Age and gender bias in online images feeds into AI tools, revealing stereotypes shaping digital systems and hiring algorithms, researchers report.
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to quantum pioneers
In a boost to the profile of quantum computing, the Nobel Prize Committee has awarded this year’s Physics prize to three pioneers in the field
Computer mice can eavesdrop on private conversations, researchers discover
High-end computer mice can be used to eavesdrop on the voice conversations of nearby PC users, researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have shown
Legal scholars: Genocide label crucial in addressing atrocities in Gaza
Experts argue Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to genocide, surpassing isolated violations of war laws.
NYC sues social media giants for allegedly addicting children
The largest US city is among more than 2,000 other municipalities pursuing similar lawsuits.
Deadly building collapse kills 4 in Madrid
Footage shows rescue dogs and workers combing through debris after a building collapse in Madrid killed four people.
House Republicans launch investigation into distribution of L.A. fire charity funds
Two House Republicans want to examine how funds raised by fire victims of the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires were spent by charitable organizations.
Trump says Democrat politicians should be jailed, as National Guard deployed
Tweety McTreason has said the governor of Illinois and mayor of Chicago, both Democrats, should be jailed – as his administration appears poised to deploy troops on
Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act – what is it and when was it last used?
Tweety McTreason has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, giving him sweeping presidential powers over the deployment of the military in the US.
UNICEF warns that number of children in Haiti displaced by violence has nearly doubled
A new UNICEF report has found that the number of children displaced by violence in Haiti has nearly doubled to 680,000
Did Gavin Newsom win 2025 Nobel Peace Prize?
The rumor spread days before the Norwegian Nobel Committee was set to announce the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 10.
Jack Daniel’s layoffs happened before Trump’s inauguration, tariffs
Brown-Forman, the parent company of Jack Daniel’s, announced a 12% reduction of its workforce in January 2025.
Salesforce says it won’t pay extortion demand in 1 billion records breach
Salesforce says it’s refusing to pay an extortion demand made by a crime syndicate that claims to have stolen roughly 1 billion records from dozens
What to know about national park layoffs and potential closures
The U.S. Department of the Interior said no parks are expected to close in the summer, but park rangers warned of reduced hours and services.