You might not have heard of the algorithm that drives the world. Very few people have, though it can determine much that goes on in our day-to-day lives. The food that we eat, our schedule at work, and when the train will come in to take us there. Somewhere, in some server basement right now,Continue reading “A World Run By Algorithms“
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Anonymity Could Be Taken Away From Sperm And Egg Donors
Donors of sperm or eggs could lose their right to anonymity as the fertility regulators consider recommending the measure be discarded. Under existing rules, such contributors are totally nameless, although those who have been involved since 2005 can be contacted by their biological offspring when those children turn 18, but the Human Fertilisation and EmbryologyContinue reading “Anonymity Could Be Taken Away From Sperm And Egg Donors”
Being Called ‘Love’, ‘Hun’, Or ‘Babes’ At Work Is Demeaning And Infantilizing
Calling women at work ‘love’ or ‘hun’ is demeaning but it’s acceptable to use ‘mate’ for a male coworker, a judge ruled at a tribunal involving a funeral firm manager who was sacked for using improper language towards female staff. Mike Hartley had argued he was a target of the Me Too movement when heContinue reading “Being Called ‘Love’, ‘Hun’, Or ‘Babes’ At Work Is Demeaning And Infantilizing”
I’m Really Shy, Don’t Hit On Me
Elon Musk accused Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of flirting with him after she ranted that his acquisition of Twitter had stoked hate crimes. He wrote, adding a blushing emoji to go along with it that she should quit hitting on him because he was really shy. Elon Musk was responding directly to a tweet sent byContinue reading “I’m Really Shy, Don’t Hit On Me”
For The First Time Ever, Facebook Loses Users
Facebook lost daily users for the first time in its 18 year history which CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes was caused by the TikTik boom. Mark Zuckerberg said during an earnings call, according to a newspaper outlet that people have a ton of choices for how they want to spend their time, and apps like TikTokContinue reading “For The First Time Ever, Facebook Loses Users”
A Knifeman Stabs A Boy, 17, And A Man, 21
A 17-year-old man has been arrested after two men were killed and a third injured in a stabbing in Doncaster town centre in the early hours of Saturday morning. South Yorkshire Police were summoned to the location near to a pub called ‘Biscuit Billy’s on Silver Street at 02:39, where a 21-year-old man was pronouncedContinue reading “A Knifeman Stabs A Boy, 17, And A Man, 21”
A Mother Is slammed For Sending An Inappropriate Lunch To School
A mum has been inundated with backlash after packing an inappropriate lunch for her daughter in kindergarten. Mum of one Jane, from New South Wales, Australia, was pleased with the Squid Game inspired lunchbox she prepared, but hundreds of other parents weren’t impressed. Sharing an image to a popular Facebook group, Jane packed rice ballsContinue reading “A Mother Is slammed For Sending An Inappropriate Lunch To School”
According To Facebook Researchers, 1 In 8 Users – About 360 Million People – Are Addicted To The App
According to a report, Facebook’s researchers found that about 1 in 8 of the social network’s 2.9 billion users has an addiction like problems. The problems associated with using the platform are said to affect users’ sleep, work, parenting or relationships. The social media platform euphemistically describes the issues problematic use but in the widerContinue reading “According To Facebook Researchers, 1 In 8 Users – About 360 Million People – Are Addicted To The App”
Bullies Post Video Of 12-Year-Old Boy On Instagram
The parents of a 12-year-old boy in Milwaukee have reacted with anger after their son was filmed by tormentors using the bathroom at school, with the video posted on Instagram. Shameia Harris and Phil Rose told Fox News 6 that their son had been genuinely hurt by the incident at Morse Middle School, and PhilContinue reading “Bullies Post Video Of 12-Year-Old Boy On Instagram”
Facebook And Instagram Will Require Parental Permission For Australian Children Under 16
Australian children under 16 will need parental consent to sign up for social media apps under proposed new laws. Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, OnlyFans, Bumble, WhatsApp and even Zoom would all fall under the new requirements. The companies must take all responsible measures to establish a user’s age and ensure a child’s parent has given consent.Continue reading “Facebook And Instagram Will Require Parental Permission For Australian Children Under 16”
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