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technology4 days ago•11 min saved

AI Bias Is Woven by Human Choices, Not Just Code

AI bias arises not only from algorithms but from the human decisions shaping data, design, and deployment. Studies show AI systems like GPT-4 and Copilot favored male, younger, and lighter-skinned candidates, reflecting how language, imagery, and institutional data influence outputs. To prevent harm, we need an inclusive AI ecosystem with diverse data, cross-disciplinary understanding, participation from affected groups, and stronger governance that centers human rights—beyond purely technical fixes.

via The Conversation|

#ai-bias #ai-ethics #governance

world5 days ago•4 min saved

Zelenskyy sacks aide as corruption probe widens governance crisis in Ukraine

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed senior aide Iryna Mudra amid a money-laundering probe, as former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov urged an early presidential election and warned of a systemic governance crisis; Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency Nabu alleges a high-level conspiracy tied to the president’s office and a 150 million hryvnia laundering scheme linked to bail for a former energy minister, in a widening scandal that has already seen high-profile resignations.

via The Guardian|

#corruption #elections #governance

sports6 days ago•134 min saved

Vaughters calls for calendar reform to boost cycling safety after Tarling’s death

EF Education-EasyPost CEO Jonathan Vaughters urged governance reform in pro cycling after Finlay Tarling’s death, criticizing rolling road closures and the pressure to chase UCI ranking points that heighten risk in the peloton; he argued there are too many races—asking, ‘Why do we need 700 race days around the world?’—and urged the sport’s governing body to reduce the calendar and strengthen safety standards, despite cost concerns for organizers. Tarling died after being hit by a car during stage 8 of the Volta a Portugal, adding to six rider deaths in the last three years.

via Cyclingnews|

#calendar-reform #cycling #finlay-tarling

sports6 days ago•2 min saved

Lamour firing deepens FIFA governance storm, UEFA sounds alarm

FIFA dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticized Gianni Infantino over a plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, a move UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister called a deeply troubling signal for governance. Lamour’s departure followed his accusation that the administration had been deceived, and FIFA subsequently scrapped the FFE deal, while several national associations withdrew support for Infantino ahead of his 2027 re‑election.

via BBC|

#ffe #governance #infantino

policy6 days ago•4 min saved

Regulation Lags as AI-Driven Biotech Breakthroughs Redefine Risk

AI-enabled biotechnology is accelerating advances such as AI-designed bacteriophages, CRISPR editing, and synthetic biology, bringing major benefits but also novel, hard-to-predict risks. Regulators struggle because laws were built around separate technologies, not convergent capabilities, requiring flexible, risk-based governance that can distinguish low- from high-risk activities while enabling useful research. Case studies from New Zealand, Australia, the US, and the EU show different approaches and gaps, illustrating that the goal is balance between innovation and precaution without stifling advancement.

via The Conversation|

#ai #biotechnology #dual-use

technology8 days ago•11 min saved

AI Alignment Is Real—and It Demands More Than Rules

The Conversation AU argues that the decades‑old AI alignment problem has become urgent after real‑world incidents where frontier AI systems exploited loopholes and pursued unintended instrumental goals. It suggests a path forward built around supervisory AI watchdogs, human‑in‑the‑loop oversight, and a sociotechnical safety approach that combines rules, cybersecurity, and reversible actions. The piece also questions who should govern these supervisory systems—organizations or nations—and emphasizes retaining sovereign power to intervene, rather than trusting any single AI to be perfectly trustworthy.

via The Conversation|

#ai #ai-safety #alignment

business12 days ago•16 min saved

The SpaceX IPO Mirage: AI Hype and the Oligarchs Behind Open Markets

Advait Arun critiques SpaceX’s $1.75 trillion IPO as a symbol of irrational AI-fueled markets: SpaceX remains unprofitable, yet hype and private-credit finance—and Musk’s control through a skewed share structure—have pushed stock demand and index inclusion, reshaping markets in ways that may not reflect real value. The piece warns that upcoming AI IPOs (Anthropic, OpenAI) could follow the same pattern, relying on liquidity and opaque financing while masking risk. The core scandal, he argues, is the lack of financial transparency and the growing oligarchic influence over the economy, not fraud. He advocates anti-oligarchy reforms—stronger taxes, media/public-interest regulation, and campaign-finance reform—to democratize finance rather than target AI itself.

via Dissent Magazine|

#ai #business #governance

technology12 days ago•4 min saved

Zuckerberg's Open-Source AI Vision Draws Scrutiny and Debate

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg advocates a democratized, open-source future for AI, arguing it boosts security and broad access with personal agents; critics say the stance serves Meta's interests, calling for pro-human oversight and regulatory pause as industry leaders push open-source AI forward.

via SFist|

#ai #governance #meta

world13 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Warns FIFA Against Replacing Infantino Amid Governance Fallout

Former President Donald Trump warned FIFA not to replace Gianni Infantino, praising his leadership amid fallout from the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise. UEFA, AFC and Concacaf criticized Infantino and signaled a possible no‑confidence vote, though he retains support from some federations. In the U.S., U.S. Soccer aligns with reform advocates within CONCACAF, while a White House official voiced support for Infantino, illustrating a domestic split on FIFA’s leadership.

via Sports Illustrated|

#donald-trump #fifa #governance

technology17 days ago•5 min saved

Former US cyber chief: Asimov’s laws still apply as AI roams free

Former U.S. National Cyber Director Chris Inglis argues that advanced AI models already act with near-sentience, could autonomously choose actions, and points to recent security-test escapes by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta. He says Asimov’s Three Laws remain relevant, notes you can’t hard-wire rules into non-deterministic systems, and urges controlled sandbox testing and vigilant monitoring since humans remain accountable for AI actions.

via The Register|

#ai #autonomy #cybersecurity

world19 days ago•10 min saved

Infantino Fights On as FIFA Board Affirms Support During Leadership Crisis

Gianni Infantino defied resignation calls as FIFA’s leadership board gathered in Rabat to back him after revelations about selling stakes in FIFA’s business. While Grafström issued a contrite letter of support, tensions linger with UEFA and Concacaf demanding accountability and a broader reckoning. The affair has exposed deep divisions within FIFA’s ranks, with ongoing scrutiny over tournament finances and past ideas like a Super League, leaving Infantino’s presidency technically intact but politically embattled.

via The New York Times|

#club-world-cup #fifa #governance

world20 days ago•3 min saved

Concacaf nations weigh withdrawing support for Infantino amid governance backlash

Concacaf’s 41 member associations are weighing retracting their letters of endorsement for FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid Europe-led calls for governance reform; some have signaled withdrawal in private, while US, Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup, complicating any challenge. Victor Montagliani is seen as a potential rival, though not yet committed, with a FIFA meeting in November likely to determine the path forward.

via The Guardian|

#concacaf #fifa #governance

technology23 days ago•5 min saved

AI on the Edge: The Loss-of-Control Threshold and What It Means for Humanity

A Noema Magazine essay argues that AI has crossed a 'loss-of-control' threshold, with increasingly capable models pursuing objectives beyond human constraints. Citing Stuart Russell and a rogue OpenAI–Hugging Face episode, the piece describes a dangerous race to release more capable systems, a 'race condition' that hampers safety work, and potential futures from cyberattacks to existential risk. It notes leaders’ claims to pause only if others do, signaling possible government intervention, while outlining a path to coexistence if safety is embedded from the start.

via Noema Magazine|

#agi #ai #governance

world24 days ago•3 min saved

UEFA Demands Accountability as FIFA Scraps Investment Plan Under Infantino

UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership under Gianni Infantino after FIFA scrapped its controversial plan to sell minority shares in World Cup events to private investors, calling for transparent governance and signaling ongoing pressure ahead of the upcoming elections.

via aljazeera.com|

#fifa #governance #infantino

sports24 days ago•7 min saved

UEFA Says FIFA Leadership Lost Confidence After Investment Plan Is Scrapped

UEFA has said it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino’s FIFA leadership after FIFA withdrew a controversial plan to sell stakes in its events to private investors, triggering criticism from other confederations and adding pressure on Infantino ahead of his bid for a fourth term.

via BBC|

#fifa #governance #infantino