Al Jazeera English

Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms

Social media platforms could be forced to give users in Australia an option to turn off “powerful” algorithms under draft laws to be unveiled by the government this week, Communications Minister Anika ...
The Guardian

Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm

Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earnings Uber drivers have launched a landmark legal action against the ride-hailing company ...
UNESCO

The algorithm in the room: Seeing and confronting the implications of AI for the future of education

We live in algorithmic times. Algorithmic systems, content and infrastructures that underpin artificial intelligence (AI) now impact education systems across the world. The title of this volume is a ...
CNBC

Australia targets algorithmic social feeds as it looks to hit Big Tech harder

Australia plans to force social media firms to enforce an "opt-out" feature for algorithm-based feeds. The proposed legislation will let users over the age of16 choose to see content only from people ...

From Fujitsu's "FUJITSU-MONAKA" to MONAKA-X and Fugaku NEXT

The reason CPUs are back in the spotlight in the GPU eraIs the CPU dead? The answer lies in MONAKA and Fugaku NEXTThe GPU is ...
comingsoon

Cliff Booth: Brad Pitt OUATIH Movie’s Theatrical Release Gets Hugely Disappointing Update

Brad Pitt‘s Cliff Booth movie has received a disappointing update about its theatrical release. The upcoming Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood follow-up will have an IMAX-only release in the United ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Opt-out laws for social media algorithms to be introduced to parliament

Draft laws would create an opt-out system to turn off algorithms on social media platforms. The bill would also make social media companies responsible for minimising and preventing harm on their ...
nytimes.com

Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms

Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for too long, communications minister says. By Laura Chung Reporting from Sydney, Australia The ...
Indianapolis Colts

Colts sign RB Davon Booth, G Reid Holskey to practice squad; release RB Ulysses Bentley IV from practice squad

The Indianapolis Colts today signed running back Davon Booth and guard Reid Holskey to the practice squad and released running back Ulysses Bentley IV from the practice squad. Booth, 5-8, 192 pounds, ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle

Madhav Rajan reappointed as dean of UChicago’s Booth School of Business

Madhav Rajan has been reappointed for a third term as the Steven S. Wymer Dean of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, President Paul Alivisatos and Provost Katherine Baicker announced.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Labor proposes social media algorithm choice under new digital duty of care

The federal government's proposed digital duty of care could let Australians opt in or out of algorithmically recommended social media content. The draft laws will require online platforms to reduce ...
The Guardian

Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’

Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’ Follow our Australia news live blog for ...