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Leveling the Playing Field: How Affirmative Information Can Create Fairer Opportunities

Discover how 'Affirmative Information' tackles systematic biases in decisions like hiring, admissions, and lending. Learn how this innovative approach broadens opportunities by enriching data, ensuring fairer outcomes for all.

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Unmasking Systemic Discrimination: How Hidden Biases Amplify Inequity

Systemic discrimination isn't always obvious. Discover the hidden mechanisms that amplify inequity, how they operate, and what we can do to dismantle them.

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Social Media's Free Speech Fight: Are Analogies Failing Us?

Is the legal system stuck in the past when it comes to social media regulation? Discover why traditional analogies may be failing us and what innovative approaches are needed to protect free speech in the digital age.

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Is AI Policing Really Fair? Unveiling the Hidden Biases in Predictive Enforcement

Predictive policing promises to revolutionize law enforcement with the power of AI, but new research suggests it may be creating more problems than it solves. Discover how algorithms can lead to biased enforcement, the risk of over-policing, and what it all means for community trust.

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Did Chesa Boudin's Policies Really Cause a Crime Wave in San Francisco? The Data Speaks

Claims of soft-handed policies and increased crime led to Chesa Boudin's removal as San Francisco's district attorney. Did his policies cause the crime wave? New research uses data to reveal surprising truths.

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Ageism in Academia: Cambridge's Retirement Policy Under Fire

Is Cambridge University's retirement policy fair? A new analysis challenges the justification for mandatory retirement ages, raising concerns about ageism and its impact on academic careers and innovation.

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AML/CFT: Is Our Strategy Against Financial Crimes Outdated?

With financial crimes becoming increasingly sophisticated, especially with the rise of digital currencies and technologies, are our current AML/CFT strategies enough? Discover the limitations of traditional methods and the urgent need for innovative solutions.

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Cure Violence: Does It Really Work? New Evidence from New York City

Explore the impact of Cure Violence programs on gun violence reduction in New York City. Learn about its effectiveness, cost-benefit ratio, and policy implications. Discover if this community intervention strategy is truly making a difference.

Cracked Shield Over Cityscape: Data Breach Vulnerability

Data Breach Disclosure Laws: Do They Really Protect Us?

Explore the effectiveness of data breach disclosure laws. Discover whether these laws truly protect consumers or if they're just sound and fury, signifying nothing in the fight against cybercrime.

Fractured Promises: Violence Against Women in Mexico

Can Laws Alone Stop Violence Against Women? The Harsh Reality in Mexico

Despite legislative efforts like femicide laws, unilateral divorce, and abortion decriminalization, violence against women persists in Mexico. Discover why laws alone are not enough to address this critical issue.

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