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https://www.noemamag.com/the-exploited-labor-behind-artificial-intelligence/
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Noema Magazine
The rising demand for data labeling and content moderation in the tech industry has led to an army of underpaid gig workers performing repetitive tasks while facing constant surveillance and inadequate mental health support. These workers, essential to the functioning of platforms like social media and e-commerce, are also providing crucial training data for AI systems that may eventually replace them. It is imperative for companies to recognize and address the exploitative conditions faced by these laborers. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/intellectual-property-in-the-gig-5607281/
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Jdsupra
In today's agile business environment, the line between permanent staff and short-term talent has become increasingly blurred. The "gig economy" has rapidly matured into a core component of the global workforce. According to McKinsey & Company's 2022 American Opportunity Survey, approximately 58 million Americans identified as independent workers participating in the gig economy.
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https://blog.se.com/services/2023/09/27/most-common-challenges-in-electrical-and-automation-asset-management-that-could-put-your-business-at-risk/
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Home Services Most common challenges in electrical and automation asset management that could put your business at risk


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Most common challenges in electrical and automation asset management that could put your business at risk




Imagine having a car but neglecting its...
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https://hbr.org/2020/09/the-uncertain-future-of-corporate-hqs
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HBR
Do companies and cities still need each other?
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https://www.thecut.com/2017/09/what-happens-to-ambition-in-your-30s.html
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The Cut
A generation raised to chase professional success is confronting a dead end.
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https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/7-excellent-reasons-to-focus-on-employee-engagement/295053
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Entrepreneur
How many companies, or CEOS, do you know that talk about how their employees are their most important or valuable resource? I hear this almost every single day when I consult with businesses. In fact, if I had a dollar for every CEO I've heard say this over the years, I could probably afford to retire.
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https://www.myhrfuture.com/digital-hr-leaders-podcast/2019/7/8/how-is-automation-ai-and-analytics-changing-recruiting
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myHRfuture
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https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/30/pregnancy-discrimination-artificial-intelligence-algorithms/
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Statnews
In June 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect. The federal law requires employers to give pregnant employees reasonable accommodations, such as getting appropriately sized uniforms or having closer parking. Another federal law, included in the December 2022 consolidated...
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2023/11/27/top-barriers-to-internal-mobility-and-how-they-can-be-solved/
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Forbes
When employees perceive few career paths forward within their company, employers can lose essential talent.Unsplash
With 50% of employees stating it is easier to find a role outside their organization than inside, attrition rates are likely to rise. This highlights a pressing need for...
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https://www.xrtoday.com/augmented-reality/how-meta-is-approaching-the-future-of-work/
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Xrtoday
Last Thursday, leading immersive technology firm Meta showcased its Meta Quest Pro and Horizon Workrooms application at its Kings Cross Office in London.Meta set up the showcase to reflect its intention of defining the future of work via immersive mixed reality (MR) solutions.Steve Hatch, Meta's...
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https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=315024de-231b-40ec-a5ae-f899b54c183d
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Lexology
Employers who rely on artificial intelligence driven tools for their recruiting and hiring processes may face new regulations in New York and New Jersey. In the past few weeks, three bills have been proposed (two in New Jersey and one in New York) that follow New York City's Local Law 144 ("Local Law 144"), a law that sets rules for certain automated employment decision tools used by employers in New York City, which became effective last July.
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Companies leverage transparent salary policies to attract and retain workers during the Great Resignation.
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https://e360.yale.edu/features/as-oil-industry-swoons-tar-sands-workers-look-to-renewables-for-jobs
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Yale Environment 360
Long reliant on the vast oil reserves of its tar sands, Alberta is now facing a reckoning as its oil industry is clobbered by the coronavirus downturn. With tar sands operations shedding jobs, a movement is growing to retrain oil workers for the emerging renewables sector.
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https://bnnbreaking.com/world/india/paytm-announces-ai-led-transformation-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-work/
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Bnnbreaking
Paytm, a leading player in the Indian fintech industry, has announced a significant shift in its operational strategy, driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The company aims to leverage AI to streamline its business processes and increase operational efficiency. However, this strategic move is set to result in workforce reduction, with operations and marketing departments bearing the brunt of the job cuts.
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https://www.clickz.com/digital-transformation-change-agents/207071/
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Clickz
Spreading digital literacy and driving collaboration, change agents help companies stay competitive in this era of digital transformation.
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https://fintech.global/2023/11/28/hexas-groundbreaking-e20m-investment-to-pioneer-diverse-startups-across-multiple-sectors/
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Fintech
Hexa, a forward-thinking startup studio, has recently announced a significant financial milestone, securing €20m in funding.
This investment marks a new chapter for Hexa, currently known for launching approximately six companies annually. The fresh capital injection is poised to supercharge their...
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https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2023/12/28/ip-considerations-of-bidens-executive-order-on-artificial-intelligence/?slreturn=20231128153644
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Law
With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
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https://www.zdnet.com/article/generative-ai-now-requires-developers-to-stretch-cross-functionally-heres-why/
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Zdnet
Jay Yuno/Getty ImagesThe rapid embrace of artificial intelligence -- especially generative AI -- not only means changes to developers' workflows, but also modifications to the way they work with the rest of the enterprise. Now that generative AI is part of the picture, software developers need to...
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https://bigthink.com/robby-berman/infographics-show-jobs-most-likely-to-be-lost-to-robots
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Big Think
Infographics look at jobs 95% likely to be taken by robots and the working hours that will be lost.
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https://www.westernjournal.com/rise-machines-robots-set-mass-produce-robots-first-humanoid-factory/
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Westernjournal
In news evoking the apocalyptic movie "The Terminator," a company out of Corvallis, Oregon, has announced plans to build the first mass-produced humanoid robots — and it intends to use other robots to build them.
The robot model first on the drawing board is set to be named "Digit." It has two...
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https://johnnosta.medium.com/the-looming-workforce-disequilibrium-in-an-ai-centric-future-35a1f22a3bc1?source=social.tw
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Johnnosta
The Looming Workforce Disequilibrium In An AI-Centric Future A brighter future may be preceded by significant challenges. GPT Summary: As technology rapidly advances, a disequilibrium emerges between the demands of the workforce and the evolving technological landscape, leading to a skill...
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https://www.euractiv.com/section/social-europe-jobs/opinion/the-future-of-work-is-beginning-to-look-increasingly-like-the-past/
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Euractiv
With the rise of the virtual economy, the new ways of working need to be recognised and regulated so that workers are afforded appropriate rights and social protection, writes Denis Pennel.