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They’re among the 50 female celebrities, business leaders, and activists who signed an open letter to President Joe Biden in today’s New York Times, asking that he come up with a COVID-19 pandemic plan to pay mothers for the work they do and pass policies for parental leave, affordable childcare, and pay equity. … [Read more...] about Amy Schumer, Eva Longoria, Tarana Burke, and others say Biden stimulus checks should go monthly to moms

The auditors themselves also don’t have a clear reason to be as critical as necessary—especially if the company they’re auditing is the one writing the check. It’s a mistake to assume that analyzing algorithms is a purely mathematical process with an objectively correct answer—there are countless subjective choices in each specific audit. These choices can easily tip an audit towards a favorable view of the client. If there isn’t a market incentive or governmental backstop to prevent that, this will happen far more often than it should, and algorithmic auditing won’t be as effective. … [Read more...] about Independent auditors are struggling to hold AI companies accountable

Weight is an objective measurement. If you want an object to weigh less, you need to construct it from fewer, lighter materials. It’s one of many reasons why MacBooks are made of lighter aluminum instead of more durable steel. But weight is, in part, a subjective sensation. Our expectations of how heavy something should be actually affects our perception of its weight. … [Read more...] about Scientists can hack your nerves so artificial limbs feel lighter

The SBA has not responded to multiple requests from Fast Company for additional information about the advances. However, the latest update at least provides some much-needed clarity for small businesses. You can read all about the EIDL program and the targeted advances here. … [Read more...] about SBA targeted advance: What small businesses need to know about the disaster loan program for 2021