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Facial Recognition Systems Failing People With Facial Differences, Report Finds

People with facial differences are struggling to access public services, financial institutions, and everyday technology as facial recognition systems fail to recognize them. According to reports, over 100 million people worldwide with facial disfigurements face daily barriers due to inadequate technology design.

Growing Accessibility Crisis for Facial Difference Community

People living with facial differences—from birthmarks to craniofacial conditions—are increasingly unable to participate in modern life as identity verification services powered by machine learning become commonplace, according to reports. Sources indicate that approximately half a dozen individuals with various facial differences have described struggling with systems that fail to recognize their faces, preventing access to essential services.

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Waymo Announces Plans to Launch Robotaxi Service in London by 2026

Waymo has announced plans to bring its commercial robotaxi service to London by 2026, according to reports. The Alphabet-owned company will begin testing its autonomous vehicles on London’s public roads in the coming weeks, sources indicate, following a similar strategy used in its U.S. markets.

Waymo’s International Expansion Continues with London Launch

Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Alphabet, reportedly plans to launch a commercial robotaxi service in London by 2026, according to company announcements. This expansion marks Waymo’s second international market following its planned service in Tokyo, analysts suggest.

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OpenAI says GPT‑5 cuts political bias — but is 30% enough?

OpenAI’s internal testing shows GPT-5 achieved a 30% reduction in political bias compared to previous models. The company used 500 prompts across 100 political and cultural topics to measure bias. However, experts question whether this improvement is sufficient for true AI objectivity.

OpenAI’s push for political neutrality in AI

OpenAI claims its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5, shows significant progress in reducing political bias, with the company reporting a 30% improvement over previous versions. This development comes as OpenAI continues its stated mission to make ChatGPT “objective by default,” acknowledging that bias undermines user trust in AI systems.