January 2025
February 2025
Boardy's AI-Generated Emails Spark Outrage Over Gender Bias
Boardy's AI-generated Inauguration Day emails, written in Donald Trump's style, sparked outrage due to gender-biased feedback on users' profile photos; women received appearance-based comments while men's messages focused on their professional qualities, highlighting the dangers of unchecked AI in c...
Boardy's AI-Generated Emails Spark Outrage Over Gender Bias
Boardy's AI-generated Inauguration Day emails, written in Donald Trump's style, sparked outrage due to gender-biased feedback on users' profile photos; women received appearance-based comments while men's messages focused on their professional qualities, highlighting the dangers of unchecked AI in c...
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56% Bias Score
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Declares "Energy Emergency", Reverses Climate Policies
On his inauguration, President Trump declared a U.S. "energy emergency", focusing on boosting domestic oil and gas production by reversing Biden-era environmental regulations, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, and aiming to regain control of the Panama Canal.
Trump Declares "Energy Emergency", Reverses Climate Policies
On his inauguration, President Trump declared a U.S. "energy emergency", focusing on boosting domestic oil and gas production by reversing Biden-era environmental regulations, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, and aiming to regain control of the Panama Canal.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Announces Pardons for January 6th Rioters, Claims Credit for Hostage Release
Following a rally, Donald Trump announced plans to pardon January 6th rioters and took credit for an Israel-Hamas hostage release deal, while Vivek Ramaswamy stepped down from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to run for Ohio governor.
Trump Announces Pardons for January 6th Rioters, Claims Credit for Hostage Release
Following a rally, Donald Trump announced plans to pardon January 6th rioters and took credit for an Israel-Hamas hostage release deal, while Vivek Ramaswamy stepped down from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to run for Ohio governor.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Names Brian Driscoll Acting FBI Director
On January 20th, President Trump appointed Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director, succeeding Paul Abbate whose one-day tenure followed the departure of Christopher Wray; this is temporary until Kashyap "Kash" Patel's Senate confirmation.
Trump Names Brian Driscoll Acting FBI Director
On January 20th, President Trump appointed Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director, succeeding Paul Abbate whose one-day tenure followed the departure of Christopher Wray; this is temporary until Kashyap "Kash" Patel's Senate confirmation.
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56% Bias Score
Big Tech's Prominent Role at Trump's Inauguration Sparks Concerns
President Trump's inauguration featured prominent seating for numerous tech CEOs, including Apple's Tim Cook, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Tesla/SpaceX's Elon Musk; Meta and Amazon each donated over $1 million to the event, marking a significant shift in t...
Big Tech's Prominent Role at Trump's Inauguration Sparks Concerns
President Trump's inauguration featured prominent seating for numerous tech CEOs, including Apple's Tim Cook, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Tesla/SpaceX's Elon Musk; Meta and Amazon each donated over $1 million to the event, marking a significant shift in t...
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56% Bias Score
AI Use in "The Brutalist" Sparks Controversy
Director Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" used AI to refine actors' Hungarian dialogue and create stylized digital images, sparking controversy amidst the recent Hollywood strikes over AI in filmmaking, with Corbet defending its use as a post-production tool to enhance, not replace, artistic elements.
AI Use in "The Brutalist" Sparks Controversy
Director Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" used AI to refine actors' Hungarian dialogue and create stylized digital images, sparking controversy amidst the recent Hollywood strikes over AI in filmmaking, with Corbet defending its use as a post-production tool to enhance, not replace, artistic elements.
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48% Bias Score
Vibrio Vulnificus: A Hidden Death Toll from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene's direct death toll of 12 in Pinellas County is dwarfed by an additional 5 deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections in the following weeks, highlighting the undercounting of hurricane-related fatalities due to climate change's impact on bacterium outbreaks and the increasing intensi...
Vibrio Vulnificus: A Hidden Death Toll from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene's direct death toll of 12 in Pinellas County is dwarfed by an additional 5 deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infections in the following weeks, highlighting the undercounting of hurricane-related fatalities due to climate change's impact on bacterium outbreaks and the increasing intensi...
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20% Bias Score
\$1 Trillion in Wealth at Trump's Inauguration Highlights Tech Elite's Influence
President Donald Trump's inauguration saw the gathering of over \$1 trillion in wealth from attendees including Elon Musk (\$433.9bn), Jeff Bezos (\$239.4bn), and Mark Zuckerberg (\$211.8bn), highlighting the significant influence of Silicon Valley's elite in US politics.
\$1 Trillion in Wealth at Trump's Inauguration Highlights Tech Elite's Influence
President Donald Trump's inauguration saw the gathering of over \$1 trillion in wealth from attendees including Elon Musk (\$433.9bn), Jeff Bezos (\$239.4bn), and Mark Zuckerberg (\$211.8bn), highlighting the significant influence of Silicon Valley's elite in US politics.
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40% Bias Score
Stefanik's U.N. Nomination: Prioritizing U.S. Interests and Reform
President Trump's U.N. ambassador nominee, Elise Stefanik, plans to prioritize U.S. interests and reform the U.N., emphasizing efficient use of taxpayer dollars and alignment with U.S. foreign policy goals, potentially impacting global aid programs and U.S.-U.N. relations.
Stefanik's U.N. Nomination: Prioritizing U.S. Interests and Reform
President Trump's U.N. ambassador nominee, Elise Stefanik, plans to prioritize U.S. interests and reform the U.N., emphasizing efficient use of taxpayer dollars and alignment with U.S. foreign policy goals, potentially impacting global aid programs and U.S.-U.N. relations.
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48% Bias Score
Former Presidents Silent on Trump Inauguration
Four living former US presidents attended President Trump's inauguration, but none issued public congratulations, reflecting deep political divisions; Michelle Obama's absence highlighted the strong disapproval of some towards Trump.
Former Presidents Silent on Trump Inauguration
Four living former US presidents attended President Trump's inauguration, but none issued public congratulations, reflecting deep political divisions; Michelle Obama's absence highlighted the strong disapproval of some towards Trump.
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60% Bias Score
Edinburgh Maternity Unit Review Highlights Staffing Shortages and Patient Harm
A review into the care of baby Roddy, who suffered brain damage during labor at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, found multiple missed opportunities for observation and treatment due to short-staffing and a "toxic" work culture, resulting in a five-to-six-hour delay in crucial interventions.
Edinburgh Maternity Unit Review Highlights Staffing Shortages and Patient Harm
A review into the care of baby Roddy, who suffered brain damage during labor at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, found multiple missed opportunities for observation and treatment due to short-staffing and a "toxic" work culture, resulting in a five-to-six-hour delay in crucial interventions.
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48% Bias Score