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Agency to end use of technology terms such as ‘master’ and ‘slave’ over racist associations
Loaded terms: Technology professionals have long used “whitelist” and “blacklist” for certain software rules, along with “master” and “slave” to describe the control relationship between hardware components. The ISPAB plans to formally urge agencies to abandon these and other terms that evoke the legacy of oppression that the Black community has experienced. Key context: NIST …
Pharmacy, Public Health Associations Call for Action Against Gun Violence
Pharmacy and public health associations are encouraging actions to prevent gun-related injury and death, following the recent mass shootings in California, Texas, and Ohio. At least 34 people were killed in mass shootings over the last 2 weeks, and the death toll may continue growing. Debates about how to respond have dominated the news cycle …
