Apple, Google Face Challenges Across EU by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, February 21, 2025 The European Commission in recent months seems to have pursued more aggressive regulations toward U.S.-based big tech firms in the ad industry, more so than in the past. For the most part, big tech companies have become more confident in challenging … Continue reading Apple, Google Face Challenges Across EU
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TikTok, Temu and more face complaints alleging GDPR violations in EU
TikTok, Temu and more face complaints alleging GDPR violations in EU Max Schrems’ NOYB is taking its first action against Chinese firms. anna washenko Updated Thu, Jan 16, 2025 ADEK BERRY via Getty Images Austrian privacy advocate NOYB has launched its first GDPR complaints against Chinese businesses. The organization has filed complaints … Continue reading TikTok, Temu and more face complaints alleging GDPR violations in EU
Tech leaders face a fork in the AI road: Build or buy?
January 14, 2025 Tech leaders face a fork in the AI road: Build or buy? Each has advantages, but avoiding the harder path of building may bite you in the end. BY Raphael Ouzan Recently, I was invited to speak on stage at Insight Partner’s ScaleUp:AI conference for a panel aptly titled “Build versus Buy.” It … Continue reading Tech leaders face a fork in the AI road: Build or buy?
Wildland firefighters face up to a $20,000 pay cut, among many other challenges
Mental health risks, seasonal financial strain, and uncertainty regarding federal pay and benefits make this a precarious time for wildland firefighters. BY The Conversation As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for … Continue reading Wildland firefighters face up to a $20,000 pay cut, among many other challenges
SMBs Face Inflation Troubles, As Consumers Reduce Spending
SMBs Face Inflation Troubles, As Consumers Reduce Spending by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, September 17, 2024 Holidays have become the most stressful time of the year for small and medium-sized businesses, not just consumers. Pressures around inflation and the state of the economy are causing concern for small business owners ahead of the upcoming … Continue reading SMBs Face Inflation Troubles, As Consumers Reduce Spending
Michigan farmworkers face precarious work and labor exploitation. Many are migrant and seasonal workers
July 16, 2024 Michigan farmworkers face precarious work and labor exploitation. Many are migrant and seasonal workers In 2013, the last year for which official records exist in Michigan, the state saw close to 94,000 migrant and seasonal farmworkers. BY The Conversation Michigan is famous for its fruit festivals. Visitors can sample cherries at the National … Continue reading Michigan farmworkers face precarious work and labor exploitation. Many are migrant and seasonal workers
Five men face jail time for running the illegal streaming service Jetflicks
Five men face jail time for running the illegal streaming service Jetflicks A federal jury in Las Vegas found five defendants guilty of running one of the largest unauthorized streaming services in the country. danny gallagher Fri, Jun 21, 2024 Jetflicks (Internet Archive) The illegal streaming service Jetflicks once boasted on its website that … Continue reading Five men face jail time for running the illegal streaming service Jetflicks
If Clearview AI scanned your face, you may get equity in the company
If Clearview AI scanned your face, you may get equity in the company The deal is designed to help the privacy-abusing company avoid bankruptcy. steve dent Fri, Jun 14, 2024 Clearview AI Controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI has agreed to an unusual settlement to a class action lawsuit, The New York Times reports. … Continue reading If Clearview AI scanned your face, you may get equity in the company
Meta and Activision face lawsuit by families of Uvalde school shooting victims
Meta and Activision face lawsuit by families of Uvalde school shooting victims The companies exposed the shooter to the weapon he used, the lawsuit alleged. mariella moon Sat, May 25, 2024 Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images The families of the shooting victims at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas have sued Call of … Continue reading Meta and Activision face lawsuit by families of Uvalde school shooting victims
Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court
May 03, 2024 Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court The Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if two opposing ballot measures concerning app-based drivers will go to voters in November. BY Reuters Massachusetts has become the latest front in a years-long battle in the United States over … Continue reading Uber and Lyft face an uncertain future in Massachusetts as state’s ballot measures go to court