gender bias

Explained: How US students can benefit from the Department of Education’s final Title IX regulations

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Explained: How US students can benefit from the Department of Education’s final Title IX regulations

The US Department of Education recently announced the release of its final regulations under Title IX, which governs the prohibition of sex-based discrimination in federally funded educational programs. Effective from August 1, 2024, these updated regulations significantly strengthen the safeguards for students against gender bias, promote accountability, and enhance protection for those facing harassment or … Read more

As China’s AI bots show gender bias, developers point to flawed real-life model

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As China’s AI bots show gender bias, developers point to flawed real-life model

Last month, at a forum in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, academics, industry observers and AI developers discussed gender bias in AI models and AI-generated content (AIGC), calling for more balanced data and better design, as well as for more equal rights in the real world. In recent years, China has been pushing its AI development along … Read more

$360b Investment Needed Yearly To Achieve Gender Equality, UN Report

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0b Investment Needed Yearly To Achieve Gender Equality, UN Report

This week, UN Women, the arm of the United Nations that focuses on women’s rights and gender equality, warned that more than one in five women and girls are at risk of living in extreme poverty by 2030. If current trends continue, the UN Women report estimated that more than 340 million females, around 8 … Read more