As AI takes the helm of decision making, signs of perpetuating historic biases emerge

by Ty Davison | Oct 19, 2024 | News & Commentary

As AI takes the helm of decision making, signs of perpetuating historic biases emerge • Oregon Capital Chronicle: How can technologists and firms using these tools ensure they’re not discriminating? These tools are designed to discriminate. That is, in...

Measure 118 overreaches, but does contain some ‘concepts of a plan’ for improving our tax system

by Ty Davison | Oct 8, 2024 | News & Commentary

Measure 118 overreaches, but does contain some ‘concepts of a plan’ for improving our tax system • Oregon Capital Chronicle: It also bolsters the argument that this is a step toward establishing a “universal basic income” or UBI, by which...

Special education assistant details student-caused concussions, nerve damage in lawsuit against Salem-Keizer

by Ty Davison | Oct 8, 2024 | News & Commentary

Special education assistant details student-caused concussions, nerve damage in lawsuit against Salem-Keizer – Salem Reporter: The district has faced repeated criticism from employees over the growing problem of students violently assaulting employees. Last...

Yes, Third-Trimester Abortions Are Happening in America

by Ty Davison | Oct 7, 2024 | News & Commentary

Yes, Third-Trimester Abortions Are Happening in America – The Atlantic: Downplaying third-trimester abortions isn’t necessary for Democrats to protect reproductive rights, and could well alienate the plurality of voters best described as abortion...

Nike just made it harder to track executives’ use of private jets

by Ty Davison | Oct 4, 2024 | News & Commentary

Nike just made it harder to track executives’ use of private jets – oregonlive.com: Plane travel has been considered public information because taxpayers help fund the air traffic control system governing the common space, said Chuck Collins of the...