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Machine Learning Is Causing a ‘Reproducibility Crisis’ in Science Aug 18, 2022

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AI hype has researchers in fields from medicine to sociology rushing to use techniques that they don’t always understand—causing a wave of spurious results.

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TikTok Is ‘Shadow-Promoting’ Banned Content in Russia Aug 17, 2022

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The company said it would prevent Russia-based users from uploading fresh content—but some new videos are still showing up on FYPs.

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A Suspected Killer’s Fans Are Still Promoting Him Online Aug 16, 2022

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After a local politician and two others were gunned down in the Philippines, posts supporting the suspect continue to gain traction on social media.

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Tech’s Offshore Hiring Has Gone Into Overdrive Aug 15, 2022

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Companies that once battled to hire employees close to home are now turning to Latin America and other markets for talent.

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Amazon Workers in the UK Walk Out in a Cost-of-Living Rebellion Aug 12, 2022

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After news of a “pointless” pay increase spread, workers at three warehouses stopped work to demand higher wages as inflation and interest rates surge.

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Beware the Contract Clause Loading US Workers With Debt Aug 11, 2022

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Nurses, retail workers, and other employees can owe thousands of dollars just for quitting their job—or getting laid off.

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What Twitter’s Move to Shutter Offices Signals for Big Tech Aug 10, 2022

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Companies are cutting costs by embracing remote setups, but what happens to the hubs they leave behind?

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The Rise and Fall of a Bitcoin Mining Sensation Aug 09, 2022

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Compass Mining grew quickly during crypto’s halcyon days. Now, its customers and their thousands of mining machines are stuck.

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Wikipedia Articles Sway Some Legal Judgments Aug 08, 2022

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An experiment shows that overworked judges turn to the crowdsourced encyclopedia for guidance when making legal decisions.

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Kenya’s Threat to Ban Facebook Could Backfire Aug 05, 2022

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Meta has allowed ads that include hate speech and calls for violence ahead of the country’s elections. But experts warn that a shutdown isn’t the answer.

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