Business and Technology

Using AI to determine queer sexuality is misconceived and dangerous

How do we know if someone is gay? A recent Stanford University study has claimed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) using a facial recognition algorithm can more accurately guess whether a person is gay or lesbian than human beings can

UN Human Rights Office unveils global standards for business to tackle discrimination against LGBTI people

The United Nations Human Rights Office has developed five Standards of Conduct to support the business community in tackling discrimination against lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people.

US: Video game boosts sex health IQ and attitudes in minority teens

A video game to promote health and reduce risky behavior in teens improves sexual health knowledge and attitudes among minority youth, according to a new study. The findings validate the value of the video game as a tool to engage and educate teens at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, said the researchers.

Australia: On The Eve Of The Same-Sex Marriage Survey, Apple Renews Its Support

"We support marriage equality and believe all Australians deserve the freedom to marry the person they love, and to have their relationships recognised with the same dignity and legal protections as their neighbours, friends, and family."

Queer Groups Condemn Study Claiming Computers Can Tell If You’re Gay From Photos

A new study used “deep neural networks to extract features” from more than 35,000 facial images that appeared to determine a person’s sexuality with remarkable accuracy.