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The algorithm that put a swimsuit on a US congresswoman
In our daily interactions with artificial intelligence technologies, we commonly encounter four kinds of bias.

Cyber security for IT and OT supply chains
Research by the cybersecurity company BlueVoyant suggests that more than 80% of organizations have experienced a data breach as a result of security vulnerabilities in their supply chains.

IEC takes part in IRENA event on mini-grids
An IRENA seminar on renewable energy mini-grids will take place on February 9.

IEC and ISO begin next development phase of online authoring tool
IEC and ISO are making great progress to deliver a streamlined content development environment for standards developers.
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