Market · Sat, Aug 8 2026 · Coral Index 50/100

AI bias accusations against authors of colour spark equity debate

Publishing vetting processes show bias; authors of color face unfair scrutiny.

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This story ran in the Coral Wire edition of Sat, Aug 8 2026, when the Coral Index stood at 50/100 (Mixed signals).

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