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'If you have a face, you have a place in the conversation about AI,' expert says

Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini warns that facial recognition technology is riddled with the biases of its creators. She is the author of Unmasking AI and founder of the Algorithmic Justice League.

Dayton, Ohio, launched an effort in 2011 to become more welcoming to immigrants. Backers say the newcomers have benefited the city, which was losing population for decades.

Without immigrants, America's job growth would have stalled

Springfield has become a lightning rod in a pitched battle over immigration. Meanwhile, Dayton has welcomed immigrants for more than a decade, to fill vacant jobs and revitalize old neighborhoods.

Pamela Walker, mother of Jayland Walker, who was shot and killed by police in Akron, Ohio, is comforted prior to appearing before reporters about police reform, on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Feb. 7, 2023.

Akron to pay $4.8 million to Jayland Walker's family over police shooting

The family of Jayland Walker, a Black man who was fatally shot by eight police officers, will receive a $4.8 million settlement from the city of Akron, the mayor's office said.

Lynn Chang, Dr. Richard Kogan, Yo-Yo Ma, and Scott Yoo.

GREAT PERFORMANCES: Now Hear This: Old Friends

Premieres Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS2 / PBS App + Encore Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. Virtuosos eventually become maestros. Host Scott Yoo looks back on the unexpected careers of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan, and violinist Lynn Chang. Scott learns their guiding principles in life and friendship.

Smoke from fighting billows in the edges of the town of Hama, Syria, Tuesday Dec. 3, 2024.

Syrian opposition forces enter the key city of Hama, in a new blow to Assad's regime

Syrian rebels have entered another major city, in a further blow to President Bashar Assad after they took over Aleppo days earlier.

Why CBP closed Ped-West border crossing

Customs and Border Protection abruptly closed the Ped-West pedestrian crossing in San Ysidro Thursday. In other news, as the world marks Democracy Day, the United States’ system of representative government is under attack. KPBS explores how the pillars of democracy are holding up in San Diego County. Plus, we have details on some weekend arts events happening in San Diego County.

Commander Robert Molinaro, Executive Officer of the USS Ramage, inspects the ship's sleeping quarters March 22, 2023. Though the Ramage is back in port in Norfolk, Virginia, some sailors have to live on the ship because of a shortage of barracks space on base.

A lack of base housing is forcing Navy sailors to live on ships, even when they're home in the U.S.

A lack of barracks space — as well as poor living conditions in some barracks buildings — are contributing to complaints about sailors' quality of life.

The town square in Plains, Ga., on Monday, the day after former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100. His hometown of 550 of is preparing to say goodbye to their most famous resident.

In Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, people remember the former president

People in Plains, Ga., are remembering former President Jimmy Carter who died on Sunday at the age of 100. Carter embraced his hometown and never forgot the importance of the place.

Sen. Chris Murphy: Democrats need to listen to working Americans

Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Chris Murphy about how the Democratic Party rebuilds after its election loss.

Alexandria Davis transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University after completing her associate's degree with help from Great Expectations. She says she's used to working her way through school. After transferring to VCU, she got a work study job with the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond.

This Virginia program helps former foster youth get degrees, at any age

Great Expectations was designed to help people who grew up in foster care get their two-year degrees. And unlike many programs for former foster youth, there are no age limits.

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