How do you correct your data when the problem is including demographics that have long been excluded from standard consumer opportunities? Constantine von Hoffman on January 22, 2024 “Garbage in, garbage out” is one of the fundamental tenets of computing. GIGO was coined back when punchcards were used for programming, but it is a fact … Continue reading How to fight bias in your AI models
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Why Microsoft’s $29 billion tax bill could be the knockout punch in a decade-long fight with the IRS
By Clint Rainey October 12, 2023 Way back in 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched the largest-ever audit in history, accusing Microsoft of stashing billions in offshore tax havens to dodge U.S. taxes. The agency had already been auditing the company, but for the next three years, it took perhaps the boldest, most … Continue reading Why Microsoft’s $29 billion tax bill could be the knockout punch in a decade-long fight with the IRS
Minimum wage map: As the Fight for $15 keeps evolving, these states still pay $7.25 an hour
By Sam Becker September 04, 2023 It’s been roughly a decade since a significant push to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour caught traction nationwide. Now, with many states and cities around the country having instituted wage floors even higher than $15 per hour in recent years, it’s safe to say that … Continue reading Minimum wage map: As the Fight for $15 keeps evolving, these states still pay $7.25 an hour
eBay Workers Fight Back Against Union-busting Tactics
eBay Workers Fight Back Against Union-busting Tactics Brad Anderson / Jul 31, 2023 In recent months, eBay has found itself embroiled in a heated battle with its first union, the TCG Union-CWA. What started as a hopeful victory for workers has quickly turned into a struggle for recognition and fair treatment. In this article, … Continue reading eBay Workers Fight Back Against Union-busting Tactics
The fight over banning TikTok could result in something good for marketers
It’s far from certain Congress can pass a TikTok ban. Critics say even if it did it wouldn’t solve the real problem: Protecting consumer data. Constantine von Hoffman on March 27, 2023 Marketers are closely watching the Congressional debate over banning TikTok. The social media platform is hugely popular in the U.S. which makes it … Continue reading The fight over banning TikTok could result in something good for marketers
Why schedule sanity is workers’ new Fight for $15
By Bryce Covert January 22, 2023 In the depths of the Great Recession, sociology graduate students Kristen Harknett and Daniel Schneider were interviewing families as part of a longitudinal study. They weren’t surprised to learn that those who had experienced job loss or foreclosure were suffering. What did surprise them was that even families … Continue reading Why schedule sanity is workers’ new Fight for $15
Apple and Ericsson call truce in years-long fight over cellular patents
Qualcomm expects to make $4.5 billion from Apple settlement Jon Fingas @jonfingas The costs of Apple’s truce with Qualcomm are now much clearer. Qualcomm now estimates that it will pull in revenue between $4.5 billion and $4.7 billion from the settlement in the third quarter of the year, including both the one-time payment from Apple … Continue reading Apple and Ericsson call truce in years-long fight over cellular patents
How Southeast Asia’s largest bank uses AI to fight financial fraud
Hitting the Books: How Southeast Asia’s largest bank uses AI to fight financial fraud Machine learning is streamlining traditional, rules-based money laundering investigations. A. Tarantola @terrortola DBS Bank: AI-Driven Transaction Surveillance Yes, robots are coming to take our jobs. That’s a good thing, we should be happy they are because those jobs they’re taking … Continue reading How Southeast Asia’s largest bank uses AI to fight financial fraud
How to Celebrate Fight Procrastination Day
How to Celebrate Fight Procrastination Day Calendar / 09 Sep 2022 Did you know that September 6 was Fight Procrastination Day? If not, mark it on your calendar. Why? It offers you an opportunity to tackle your procrastination issues. I know what you’re thinking. You’re not lazy. After all, you’re always doing something. Here’s the … Continue reading How to Celebrate Fight Procrastination Day
Venmo, Zelle, Visa, Mastercard, and you: The fiery fight over the future of swipe fees
By Sam Becker August 19, 2022 You may be accustomed to Venmoing your friends to split a check at dinner. But what about using Venmo or Zelle to pay for a soda at a convenience store? Some merchants may ask you to do just that. But know that if you opt to whip … Continue reading Venmo, Zelle, Visa, Mastercard, and you: The fiery fight over the future of swipe fees