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We frequently discuss the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence (AI) as numerous entities, ranging from governments to corporations, rush to harness AI in various sectors like recruitment, policing, criminal justice, healthcare, product development, and marketing. Generative tools such as Chat GPT have also become a staple in our daily digital interactions. However, Ruhi Khan, a researcher at the London School of Economics (LSE) Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), casts a spotlight on a critical issue: despite the strides in AI, its embedded gender and racial biases significantly endanger women. Khan is championing a worldwide feminist movement to confront these challenges by promoting awareness, inclusivity, and regulatory measures. But does AI genuinely harbor ...

From the dawn of time, the natural world has been esteemed as the “Mother of Nature”, a moniker that transcends simple designation to deeply affirm the intrinsic bond between women and the wild. This unique kinship, spanning the annals of time from archaic matriarchal societies to our contemporary era, is a recurring motif across diverse cultures and legends. In the rich tapestry of myths both in the East and the West, women have consistently been portrayed as custodians, healers, and creators of the natural realm. Take, for instance, Demeter in Greek mythology, consort to Zeus and the goddess of harvest and fecundity, who infused the earth with vitality and bestowed upon mankind the wisdom of agriculture. In Hindu lore, Parvati, the mountain goddess and sister to the Ganges deity, emb...

Taiwanese model Shereen Wu previously worked as a brand model for designer Michael Costello, offering her services without compensation in exchange for exposure opportunities. However, after the work concluded, Shereen discovered that the designer had replaced her photos from the show with those of an entirely different Caucasian woman without any prior notice. This made her feel completely disrespected, but Costello insisted that AI face swapping is a future trend and saw no issue with it. 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 Shereen Wu（@shereenwu）分享的貼文 Shereen decided to publicly address the incident on her social media platforms and confronted the designer directly. However, Costello attempted to shift the blame onto the event photographer. These actions raised public concerns ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh6WuUOeJT4 Pink October, a colour traditionally associated with romance and tenderness, also symbolises Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Late in September, Breast Cancer Now, a UK-based charity and research organisation, launched a poignant campaign called “If I Had More Time”. The initiative features interviews with nine women from diverse backgrounds, all of whom are battling Secondary Breast Cancer*. They open up about life after their diagnosis and explore what the concept of “more time” means to each of them. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the organisation released a five-minute documentary, Stories of Secondary, which includes previously unseen interview footage. The film captures intimate conversations with these wom...

Hermione is set to hop on the express to Oxford University and return to the campus! 33-year-old Emma Watson has enrolled in a part-time Master's program at the university, majoring in creative writing. She revealed during an interview with the Financial Times in April that she began writing poetry during the pandemic lockdown, sparking her love for writing, and crafted essays on themes of love, friendship, and intimate relationships. Donning a black gown, white shirt, and black ribbon, she discreetly attended the formal matriculation ceremony at Oxford Sheldonian Theatre last Saturday. One student even jokes, “This is the first time I've seen her in a gown since the Harry Potter movies.” Thanks to the magic of computers, she only needs to personally attend the university four or...

In 2004, Sylvia Chang achieved a cinematic milestone with her directorial masterpiece, 20 30 40. This remarkable romantic comedy stands as the singular Chinese-language film selected for competition at the 2004 Berlin International Film Festival. The film masterfully weaves together the distinct yet interconnected stories of three women, each at a different stage of life: Li Hsin-chieh in her twenties, Sylvia Chang herself in her forties, and Renée Liu in her thirties. Through these characters, 20 30 40 eloquently portrays the various struggles and transformations experienced by women across different generations. Now, nearly two decades after its release, 20 30 40 retains its status as a cinematic classic, especially within the realm of women’s cinema. Sylvia Chang’s dual role as dire...

When reminiscing about the opulent years of old Shanghai, you might conjure images of the swinging jazz tunes wafting through nightclubs, Chinese classic songs enriched with Western musical arrangements, the lively Charleston dance, and poignant melodies like “When Will You Return” and “Waiting for You to Come Back”. In a serendipitous convergence of seasons, M+ presented an exhibition Madame Song: Pioneering Art and Fashion in China, CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts, and Textile) posed an intriguing question: Who is Rebecca Pan? These two Chinese women, both born in the 1930s, had remarkable life stories, one revered as “Madame Song” and the other affectionately referred to as “Sister Pan”. They each held numerous titles: Song Huai Gui was celebrated as the “pioneer of the arts”, a...

"NO TIME TO WRITE" Thank you for watching... Wait!!!! It was just kidding. This season's SS24 Milan Fashion Week was in full swing, and on the final day, it was the turn of the emerging Italian fashion brand AVAVAV to take the spotlight. However, this finale turned out to be the most chaotic fashion show in history. Rumor has it that the models rushed onto the runway before even getting dressed properly, with accessories falling off, clothes tearing, messy makeup and hair... They even had to run down the runway. It was a complete fashion week mayhem! 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 AVAVAV（@avavav）分享的貼文 This fashion show was undoubtedly a nightmare for every designer on Earth. Before the show started, a staff member went on stage to stick the brand name "AVAVAV," but the...