Ranks of Disparity: New approach fixes flaw in fairness algorithms

As organizations increasingly rely on algorithms to rank candidates for jobs, university spots, and financial services, a new ...

Algorithms On Trial: The High Stakes Of AI Accountability

Recent studies show some systems recommend different treatments for identical patients based only on demographic labels, a ...

A mom and tech entrepreneur building AI advocate for rare-disease families like hers

AI-powered healthcare startup Citizen Health is using the technology to focus on rare disease, helping manage patient lives ...

Changing the long search for rare disease diagnoses with new AI breakthrough

A newly developed AI tool can dramatically speed up the search for the genetic causes of rare diseases, a process that often ...
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Want Claude Opus AI on Your Potato PC? This Is Your Next-Best Bet

A developer distilled Claude Opus 4.6's reasoning into a local Qwen model anyone can run. The result is Qwopus—and it's ...
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Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...