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The secret bias hidden in mortgage-approval algorithms
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China’s Weibo shuts accounts defending Kris Wu allegations
BEIJING (AP) — China’s microblogging platform Sina Weibo on Monday closed 145 accounts, some of which had defended pop star Kris Wu over his rape allegations, for publishing what it called “information harmful for maintaining social order.” Wu, a … [Continue reading] about China’s Weibo shuts accounts defending Kris Wu allegations
Airbnb opens up housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees globally
Airbnb opened the doors of its properties to 20,000 Afghan refugees globally Tuesday and sought assistance from hosts who rent property through the home-sharing company for more free housing for those fleeing the crisis. “The displacement and … [Continue reading] about Airbnb opens up housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees globally
Report finds NSO Group’s spyware used on Bahraini activists
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Nine activists from Bahrain had their iPhones hacked by advanced spyware made by the Israeli company NSO Group, the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, a cybersecurity watchdog reported on Tuesday. Citizen Lab at the … [Continue reading] about Report finds NSO Group’s spyware used on Bahraini activists