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Google's contractors told to evaluate Gemini responses outside their expertise

Google's new guidelines for evaluating AI responses raise concerns about accuracy in sensitive topics due to contractors lacking necessary expertise.

Building a New House? 12 Experts From the AD PRO Directory to Take On Your Next Home Project

Choosing the right builders and contractors is crucial for successfully creating modern homes.
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Kensington Contractors Indicted After Defrauding PPP

Brooklyn contractors indicted for defrauding over $1 million from the Paycheck Protection Program during COVID-19 with inflated tax returns.

Brooklyn father and son indicted for misusing PPP funds on real estate and luxury car purchases

Brooklyn contractors indicted for defrauding over $1 million from the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brooklyn contractors indicted for allegedly defrauding over $1M from COVID-19 Relief Program * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn contractors indicted for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program of over $1 million intended for small businesses during the pandemic.

NYC subway cleaners who worked during COVID-19 peak are owed back wages, judge rules | amNewYork

The MTA and contractors underpaid subway cleaners during COVID-19, breaching state law regarding prevailing wages.

Kensington Contractors Indicted After Defrauding PPP

Brooklyn contractors indicted for defrauding over $1 million from the Paycheck Protection Program during COVID-19 with inflated tax returns.

Brooklyn father and son indicted for misusing PPP funds on real estate and luxury car purchases

Brooklyn contractors indicted for defrauding over $1 million from the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brooklyn contractors indicted for allegedly defrauding over $1M from COVID-19 Relief Program * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn contractors indicted for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program of over $1 million intended for small businesses during the pandemic.

NYC subway cleaners who worked during COVID-19 peak are owed back wages, judge rules | amNewYork

The MTA and contractors underpaid subway cleaners during COVID-19, breaching state law regarding prevailing wages.
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HMRC's list of known tax avoidance schemes and non-compliant umbrellas nears 100 names | Computer Weekly

HMRC added nearly 100 non-compliant umbrella companies to its list, signaling a significant rise in tax avoidance schemes.

HMRC puts Loan Charge settlements 'on pause by request' until independent review concludes | Computer Weekly

HMRC's Loan Charge allows contractors to pause settlements pending an independent review, amid concerns of significant financial distress and distressing outcomes for affected individuals.

HMRC's list of known tax avoidance schemes and non-compliant umbrellas nears 100 names | Computer Weekly

HMRC added nearly 100 non-compliant umbrella companies to its list, signaling a significant rise in tax avoidance schemes.

HMRC puts Loan Charge settlements 'on pause by request' until independent review concludes | Computer Weekly

HMRC's Loan Charge allows contractors to pause settlements pending an independent review, amid concerns of significant financial distress and distressing outcomes for affected individuals.
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CMMC's final rule has now landed

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program is a decisive step for DOD contractors to enhance cybersecurity standards.

Crowds boo contractors after Cricklewood Banksy piece removed

Banksy artwork of a cat in Edgware Road was taken down by contractors for safety reasons, drawing crowds and police attention.

Tips when hiring a contractor

Homeowners can ensure finding the right contractor by employing various strategies.

Nintendo Is Laying Off An Undisclosed Number Of Contractors

Nintendo of America is laying off over 100 contractors in the testing department.
Nintendo is creating a significant number of new full-time positions while ending some contractor assignments.

An 'AI' fast food drive-thru is mostly just human workers in the Philippines

Presto Automation, an AI-powered drive-thru company, has been found to rely on off-site human workers for over 70% of orders.
There is a trend of AI companies using contractors in cheaper labor countries and disguising them as AI solutions.

Mayor Adams Loses Emergency Powers After DocGo CEO Fiasco - Documented

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has revoked Mayor Eric Adams' emergency powers to make deals with contractors for migrant services without prior approval.
The move comes after Adams awarded a no-bid $432 million contract to DocGo, a for-profit medical services firm with no expertise in migrant services, which raised concerns about mistreatment of migrants.

Homeowner says she lost nearly 4,000 to cowboy gardener she found on Facebook

Single mother paid £4,000 upfront to a contractor for landscaping which was not done, highlighting the issue of cowboy builders.
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