Twitter finds racial bias in image-cropping AI
Getty Images Preferences for white people over black people and women over men were found in testing Twitter’s automatic cropping of images had underlying issues that favoured white individuals over black people, and women over men, the company said. It comes months after its users highlighted potential problems with the algorithm, which cropped large photos. […]
Chelsea: Pernille Harder & Magdalena Eriksson to leave club in summer
Denmark international Harder, who was sidelined through injury between November and April this season, tweeted: “It’s been a dream coming true playing for this amazing club and I’ve loved every single moment along the way.” Eriksson and Harder, 30, have both been linked with a move to German side Bayern Munich this summer. Sweden defender […]
China retaliates after Turkey’s claims about Abdurehim Heyit
CRI A screenshot of the footage appearing to show Mr Heyit China has railed at Turkish claims it is mistreating its Uighur minority, after a dispute about the fate of a prominent musician. Turkey cited reports Abdurehim Heyit had died in a detention camp, and called China’s treatment of the Uighurs a “great embarrassment for […]
Where can I go on holiday? A guide to destinations
EPA Beaches around Europe have seen an influx of holidaymakers since June when many countries lifted border restrictions The prospect of a holiday abroad is on the cards again, after the UK government eased quarantine rules. People returning to the UK from certain countries do not need to self-isolate. The full lists of the countries […]
We’re on a secret public enemy list
Andrew Whitton Weaving through the back streets of Manchester’s bustling Northern Quarter, Cabbage singer Lee Broadbent is trying to find a quiet spot to talk. “Hang on – I might go down an alley now,” he bellows down the phone. Since the band with the most absurd name in the business burst on to the […]
Norfolk Police could use computer to decide burglary investigations
ullstein bild/ Getty The algorithm is based on 29 factors, including ‘solvability, and makes a recommendation on whether the burglary should be investigated further A computer programme could be used to analyse burglaries to decide whether they should be further investigated. Norfolk Police is trialling the system, developed by an academic working with the University […]
Harry Potter director back in Swindon to inspire young filmmakers
BBC Director David Yates visited Swindon’s Create Studios One of Britain’s most celebrated filmmakers recently returned to his hometown of Swindon to give advice to the next generation of aspiring filmmakers. David Yates, best known for his work on the Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts series, made his first movie in the Wiltshire town […]
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law – live updates
Martial law comes after wrangling over budget billpublished at 14:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14:31 GMT Jake KwonReporting from Seoul Yoon has been a lame duck president since the latest general election when the opposition won a landslide. He was not able to pass the laws he wanted, instead, he was reduced to vetoing desperately any […]
Castlemilk children’s plea: ‘Build us a supermarket’
Allow Google YouTube content? This article contains content provided by Google YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read and before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. Accept and continue Pupils at Castleton primary in Castlemilk made a documentary […]
Who spent what on Facebook during 2017 election campaign?
AFP Last week we learned more about the political adverts on Facebook pumped into people’s feeds ahead of last year’s general election. Using the site is free but getting noticed can be expensive. The Electoral Commission has published a detailed breakdown of party spending in the run up to 8 June. The figures show the […]