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Blizzard president steps down following discrimination lawsuit

An announcement posted to the Activision Blizzard website says that Jen Oneal, former lead of Vicarious Visions, and Mike Ybarra, a former Xbox exec, will "co-lead Blizzard moving forward."

Cherylby Cheryl
Technology

Addressing racial bias in artificial intelligence

Unconscious bias can be harmful — especially when it goes unchecked. We are seeing increasing evidence of that happening in AI.

Rachel Jillby Rachel Jill
Technology

What are algorithms (and why are they important)?

Algorithms are used in every part of computer science. They form the field's backbone. Computer programs are, at their core, algorithms written in programming languages that the computer can understand.

by Juni Learning
Engineering Technology

Kids can code: Three tips to get little ones interested in computers

The world is powered by computers, and that isn't going to change any time soon.

by Cheryl
Disabilities News Briefs Technology

New program aims to increase cybersecurity job opportunities for blind and visually-impaired individuals

The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) is funding a new training program aimed at helping people who are blind or visually impaired enter the cybersecurity industry, NSITE, the talent agency partnering with MEAF, recently announced.

by Cheryl
Technology

Software consultancy Tandem makes pay bands publicly avilable in step towards greater inclusivity

Chicago-based custom software consultancy firm Tandem has made its salary bands public "as a part of its ongoing efforts to improve equity within the technology industry," the company said in a March 10 announcement.

by Cheryl
LGBTQ Technology

QueerTech to host Canada-wide, inclusive virtual job fair

The free event will be held Thursday, April 8 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. EST, using the Brella.io platform.

by Cheryl
Technology

Facebook being investigated for ‘systemic’ racial bias in hiring, promotions practices

In July, Facebook operations program manager Oscar Veneszee Jr. and two other applicants who were overlooked for positions brought a charge to the EEOC, with a third rejected applicant joining in December.

by Cheryl
Technology

Biased AI is bad for your health – here’s how to promote algorithmic fairness

AI medical systems promise superhuman capabilities, but they are only as fair as the data they’re trained on.

by The Conversation
Technology

5 ways the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed cybersecurity

Pandemic control measures have meant that people have shifted to working from home, but this creates new cybersecurity threats.

by The Conversation
Technology

New partnership to create 1,000 full-time job placements for Black, early-career tech professionals in Canada

Funds will also be used to support BPTN's 'CULTIVATE' mentorship, connecting 350 Black early-career professionals with Canadian executives, and provide $200,000 in annual funding to Black-owned non-profits supporting youth STEM education in Canada.

by Cheryl
News Briefs Technology

Indigenous-led software testing company receives $500K investment

The investment will be used to support expansion in Canada.

by Cheryl
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