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Dec 30, 2022 • 9min
The Overlooked Upsides of Algorithms in the Workplace
Author and labor lawyer Orly Lobel says AI can help mitigate human biases in hiring and compensation.
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Dec 29, 2022 • 7min
Big Tech Laid Off Thousands. Here’s Who Wants Them Next
Governments, nonprofits, and small startups hope to scoop up people let go by the likes of Meta and Amazon. It’s their big chance to lure top-tier talent.
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Dec 28, 2022 • 6min
The Spawn of ChatGPT Will Try to Sell You Things
Companies are exploring how to adapt powerful new chatbot technology to negotiate with customer service—and to persuade humans to buy stuff.
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Dec 23, 2022 • 6min
No One on Twitter Is Safe From Elon Musk
The entrepreneur says he’s cracking down on doxing. Many see his account-blocking spree as self-serving.
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Dec 22, 2022 • 9min
Tired, Filthy, and Overworked: Inside Amazon’s Holiday Rush
The retailer’s warehouses are flooded with packages. Workers say that means mandatory extra shifts and faster-paced work.
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Dec 21, 2022 • 8min
Amazon Investors Demand Answers About Its Cloud’s Human Rights Record
At the company’s next annual meeting, shareholders will be asked to pressure the company over contracts with US immigration and the Israeli government.
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Dec 20, 2022 • 7min
A Fight Over Automation Plans at US Hydroelectric Dams
The US government says replacing staff with automation and remote monitoring saves taxpayers money. Some workers fear accidents and cyberattacks.
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Dec 19, 2022 • 12min
A Tale of Two Nuclear Plants Reveals Europe's Energy Divide
An upgraded power plant in Slovakia has angered neighboring Austria and fueled the debate over nuclear power and independence from Russian gas.
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Dec 16, 2022 • 9min
These Algorithms Are Hunting for an EV Battery Mother Lode
AI trained on reams of geological data can indicate where to dig in search of metals crucial to electric cars and other green technology.
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Dec 15, 2022 • 7min
ChatGPT’s Most Charming Trick Is Also Its Biggest Flaw
The articulate new chatbot has won over the internet and shown how engaging conversational AI can be—even when it makes stuff up.
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