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Although women make up only 30 per cent of those working in artificial intelligence globally, they are still under-represented at industry conferences. A good mix of people ought to be included in conversations about AI for the technology to be developed in a responsible way that truly serves people.

A popular Instagram account with more than 100k followers was thought to be run by a woman called Julia, but it was all created by a man called Eduards Sizovs, according to 404 Media.

On top of being disgustingly disrespectful, this also just seems like so much more work than talking to actual women!

Male organizer also accused of secretly running female coder Instagram account.

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Many began pulling out of the conference ahead of its official cancellation following reports of fake speakers.

The DevTernity event is facing criticism for posting a fake name and photo, but the conference's founder says it was a mistake involving auto-generated profiles.

Eduards Sizovs, the organizer behind the Devternity and JDKon developer conferences, has been accused of creating fake women guest speakers to boost diversity numbers.

Funeral service for Donald Joe Underwood, 90, of Houstonia, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at Rea Funeral Chapel.

Graveside service for Danny James Lemasters, 68, of Sedalia will be 2 p.m., Monday, May 23 at Crown Hill Cemetery.