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Artificial intelligence
fromSocpub
1 week ago

What Is AI Washing?

AI washing misleads consumers by falsely advertising AI capabilities, risking reputation and trust.
Businesses must prioritize transparency and meaningful AI applications to avoid damaging their credibility.
#climate-change
Environment
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

World's Top 111 Corporations Have Caused $28T in Climate Damages, Study Finds

The study attributes $28 trillion in climate damages to corporate polluters, aiming to hold them accountable for their emissions.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

11 States Are Eyeing Laws to Make Fossil Fuel Industry Pay for Climate Crisis

Growing momentum for climate Superfund laws aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change damages.
Environment
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

World's Top 111 Corporations Have Caused $28T in Climate Damages, Study Finds

The study attributes $28 trillion in climate damages to corporate polluters, aiming to hold them accountable for their emissions.
NYC politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

11 States Are Eyeing Laws to Make Fossil Fuel Industry Pay for Climate Crisis

Growing momentum for climate Superfund laws aims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change damages.
more#climate-change
#boeing
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Families of victims appalled as Boeing seems likely to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Boeing is likely to avoid prosecution for fraud related to the 737 Max crashes, angering victim families.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims' families on eve of trial

Boeing settled lawsuits from two families over a 2019 crash, highlighting accountability issues for the company.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Families of victims appalled as Boeing seems likely to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Boeing is likely to avoid prosecution for fraud related to the 737 Max crashes, angering victim families.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims' families on eve of trial

Boeing settled lawsuits from two families over a 2019 crash, highlighting accountability issues for the company.
more#boeing
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

In Toxic Detention

Concertina wire spiraled down the top of the chain-link fence marking the western edge of E. J Street. A nearby train engine billowed diesel exhaust, contaminating the wind.
Portland food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Firms still greenwashing in adverts after being censured, UK investigation finds

Virgin Atlantic, Renault, and Aqua Pura continue to post misleading greenwashing ads despite being censured by the Advertising Standards Agency, raising concerns over accountability in environmental claims.
UK news
Social justice
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Do Big Lawsuits against Big Companies Really Fix Anything? | The Walrus

Government agencies in Canada are actively pursuing big corporations for potentially unethical practices affecting consumers.
Alternative transportation
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Uber Threatens to Exit Colorado Over New Rideshare Safety Bill

Uber has threatened to cease operations in Colorado due to a new rideshare safety bill.
Lawmakers have made several concessions to get Uber's cooperation, yet the company remains non-compliant.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Biglaw Firms Surrendering To Trump Furiously Backpedaling: 'LOL, What Pro Bono Deals?' - Above the Law

Biglaw firms underestimated backlash from pro bono commitments to the Trump administration.
Firms claimed their massive pro bono deals meant little in response to Congressional inquiries.
#social-media
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Some Take Pleasure From the Story of Luigi Mangione

Public response to the CEO's death reveals deep-seated feelings of schadenfreude and dissatisfaction with the powerful.
Social media marketing
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

It's (far past) time to control the algorithm

Social media algorithms create echo chambers, limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints.
Responsibility for breaking the echo chamber lies with individuals, not companies.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One brave woman wrenched back control of her data from the tech giants. Now, go and do the same | Dominic Grieve

Social media companies exploit personal data for profit, raising significant privacy concerns and power imbalances.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Some Take Pleasure From the Story of Luigi Mangione

Public response to the CEO's death reveals deep-seated feelings of schadenfreude and dissatisfaction with the powerful.
Social media marketing
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

It's (far past) time to control the algorithm

Social media algorithms create echo chambers, limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints.
Responsibility for breaking the echo chamber lies with individuals, not companies.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One brave woman wrenched back control of her data from the tech giants. Now, go and do the same | Dominic Grieve

Social media companies exploit personal data for profit, raising significant privacy concerns and power imbalances.
more#social-media
#legal-proceedings
more#legal-proceedings
Coffee
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Forced Labor Taints Brazilian Coffee, Say Complaints to U.S. Authorities

Watchdog calls for the U.S. to block coffee imports from Brazil due to forced labor concerns.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Railways were essential to carrying out the Holocaust - decades later, corporate reckoning continues

Corporate participation is crucial in historical atrocities like the Holocaust, highlighting the role railways played in transportation to death camps.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

How federal rules on cybersecurity breach transparency for businesses were challenged in court in 2024

Companies face new liabilities regarding cyberattack disclosures, as illustrated by a recent SEC settlement.
Information security
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

How federal rules on cybersecurity breach transparency for businesses were challenged in court in 2024

Companies face new liabilities regarding cyberattack disclosures, as illustrated by a recent SEC settlement.
more#cybersecurity
#elon-musk
NYC startup
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Searching for Mysterious Billionaire Who's Making Everyone Hate Tesla

Elon Musk blames external factors for Tesla's woes instead of acknowledging his own role in the company's decline.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Searching for Mysterious Billionaire Who's Making Everyone Hate Tesla

Elon Musk blames external factors for Tesla's woes instead of acknowledging his own role in the company's decline.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How Elon Musk turned the Tesla brand so toxic

Protests against Tesla reflect broader dissatisfaction with Elon Musk's power, impacting the company's public image and stock values.
more#elon-musk
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fired FTC commissioner warns of the 'corrupting influence of billionaires'

Trump's firing of FTC commissioners raises concerns about accountability to billionaires, undermining independent oversight.
#boycott
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'No Amazon, No Walmart.' Protest calling for 'economic blackout' has some celebrity support

A grassroots group is organizing a 24-hour economic blackout to protest against major retailers and corporate practices.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know

The People's Union USA is calling for a national economic boycott to protest corporate rollbacks on diversity initiatives and government workforce reductions.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'No Amazon, No Walmart.' Protest calling for 'economic blackout' has some celebrity support

A grassroots group is organizing a 24-hour economic blackout to protest against major retailers and corporate practices.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know

The People's Union USA is calling for a national economic boycott to protest corporate rollbacks on diversity initiatives and government workforce reductions.
more#boycott
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
2 months ago

What to know about the Feb. 28 "economic blackout"

Grassroots movements against consumerism are gaining momentum due to high living costs, exemplified by the economic blackout organized by The People's Union USA.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Death of OpenAI whistleblower deemed suicide in new autopsy report | TechCrunch

Balaji made headlines in October when he accused OpenAI of illegally using copyrighted material to train its AI models, spiraling into a larger ethical debate.
Miscellaneous
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

GDPR authorities accused of 'inactivity'

GDPR enforcement is ineffective due to prolonged proceedings and low fine issuance.
Data protection authorities prioritize corporate interests over individual rights in enforcement.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Target dropped DEI, so Minnesota's largest Pride festival dropped Target's sponsorship - and raised even more

Target's decision to drop its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives led Twin Cities Pride to sever sponsorship ties, highlighting the importance of accountability for corporate commitments.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

REI Sells the Great Outdoors While Workers Breathe Chemicals in a Windowless Basement

REI's transparency regarding worker safety and air quality at its SoHo store raises serious concerns, especially about the exposure to toxic chemicals.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

The death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has ignited public frustration and discussion about the problematic practices of insurance companies in the U.S.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Sonos revenue falls in the aftermath of company's messy app debacle

"Sonos reported its fiscal Q4 2024 earnings, with revenue down 8 percent year over year, citing softer demand and challenges from the recent app rollout."
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