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WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of federal government employees have been shown the door in the first month of President Donald Trump’s administration as the White House and its Department of Government Efficiency fire both new and career workers, tell agency leaders to plan for “large-scale reductions in force” and freeze trillions of dollars in federal grant funds.It is affecting more than just the national capital region, home to about 20% of the 2.4 million members of the civilian federal workforce, which does not include military personnel and postal employees workers. More than 80% of that workforce lives outside the Washington…
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Apple’s Image Playground app is said to have some bias issues. A machine learning scientist recently shared several outputs generated using the artificial intelligence (AI) app and claimed that it contained incorrect skin tone and hair texture on several occasions. These inaccuracies were also said to be paired with specific racial stereotypes, adding to the problem. It is difficult to state whether the alleged issue is a one-off incident or a widespread issue. Notably, the Cupertino-based tech giant first introduced the app as a part of Apple Intelligence suit with the iOS 18.2 update.Apple’s Image Playground App Might Have Bias…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
WASHINGTON — NASA did not carry out a widely expected layoff of 1,000 or more employees Feb. 18, but the last-minute reprieve may only be temporary.The agency was expected to fire “probationary” civil servants, a category of employees that primarily includes those in their first year on the job but can also include those who have recently moved into new positions or changed agencies. Such employees have limited civil-service protections. The cuts were planned as part of sweeping layoffs across the federal government by the Trump administration with the stated purpose of reducing costs.Multiple agency sources, speaking on background, said…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. The first time I tried to swap a token across two different blockchains, I thought I had everything figured out. I had my MetaMask wallet set up, knew which bridges to use, and had enough gas fees to cover the transaction. Or at least I thought I did. Fast forward 20 minutes, and I was knee-deep in browser tabs, Reddit forums, Discord troubleshooting channels, and YouTube tutorials, trying to figure out why my transaction was stuck. That was my first real experience with multichain chaos, and if you’ve spent any time in Web3,…
U.S. Nikola’s logo is pictured at an event held to present CNH’s new full-electric and Hydrogen fuel-cell battery trucks in partnership with U.S. Nikola event in Turin, Italy, on Dec. 3, 2019.Massimo Pinca | ReutersDETROIT — Nikola Corp. — an auto startup that was once a favorite of Wall Street analysts and retail investors — filed for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure a buyer or raise additional funds to maintain operations.Nikola said Wednesday that it plans to pursue an auction and sale process of its assets, pending court approval. The company said it has approximately $47 million in cash to fund…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum has been closing between $2,650 and $2,750 for the past week, creating uncertainty in the short term. The price action remains indecisive as bulls struggle to reclaim the $2,800 level, a key supply zone that could determine Ethereum’s next move. While the long-term outlook remains uncertain, Ethereum is trading at crucial demand levels, facing continuous selling pressure that has kept price action muted. Related Reading Investors are trying to stay calm amid volatility, but fear is spreading as Ethereum shows signs of weakness compared to Bitcoin. Some analysts worry that if ETH…
Former Social Security commissioner Martin O’Malley considered the suggestion that the agency is “rife with fraud” laughable on “CNN News Central” Tuesday.O’Malley, who served as the Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner under President Biden from 2023 to 2024, discussed the report that the acting SSA head Michelle King had quit her job after clashing with Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) over access to data.”Elon Musk has claimed that SSA is rife with fraud, suggesting that benefits are being paid to dead people, that millions and millions of dollars are going to waste,” CNN host Boris Sanchez…