Author: Favour Eteile

Artificial Intelligence doesn’t fix human bias; it scales it. As organizations increasingly automate high-stakes decisions, we are learning a harsh truth: algorithms often inherit our worst cognitive shortcuts. When human heuristics, the mental rules of thumb we use to simplify decision-making, are programmed into software, they can become rigid, systemic gatekeepers that shape who gets hired, who receives credit, and who gains access to healthcare. This is the reality of algorithmic bias in AI. Far from being neutral, AI systems learn from historical data, and history often contains the imprint of human prejudice and unequal opportunities. As a result, past…

For decades, artists worried about people copying their songs. In the age of AI, they’re increasingly worried about something far more personal: AI copying their voices. On June 11, 2026, Lionel Richie filed four trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, according to filings first flagged by trademark attorney Josh Gerben of Gerben IP and reported by Billboard — the latest move in a fast-growing trend of artists trying to legally shield their voices from AI cloning. Rather than trying to trademark his natural vocal cords — which is legally impossible — Richie’s team, through an entity called…