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- 1AI executive calls generative AI 'the largest theft of labor in human history'●AI exec: We may have pulled off “the largest theft of labor in human history.”
A tech executive involved in a lawsuit over AI training data is quoted calling generative AI potentially 'the largest theft of labor in human history.' The remarks surfaced through documents made public in the case, in which creators allege their work was used without permission or payment. The comment is drawing attention because it appears to acknowledge, from inside the industry, concerns that artists, writers and other workers whose material trained AI systems have not been compensated.
- 2Removing Ultra-Processed Food From School Cafeterias Costly, Study Warns●Eliminating Ultra-Processed Food From School Cafeterias Will Be Costly, Complicated, Study Warns
A new study warns that eliminating ultra-processed foods from school cafeterias in the United States would be costly and complicated to carry out. Schools would face higher ingredient and labor expenses, along with logistical hurdles in sourcing and preparing fresh meals. The findings highlight the practical barriers behind a policy goal that has drawn growing support from health advocates pushing to improve children's diets.
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Cattle industry groups in the United States are protesting workplace raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, arguing the enforcement actions are disrupting livestock operations and removing workers that ranches and feedlots depend on. Industry representatives say the raids threaten labor supplies in rural areas, while immigration officials continue operations nationwide.
- 4AI giants and unions team up on data center policy fight●Exclusive: AI giants, unions join forces for data center fight
Artificial intelligence companies and labor unions are forming an alliance to push their shared interests in the debate over data center development, according to an exclusive report. The unusual partnership pairs tech firms seeking to expand computing infrastructure with unions focused on jobs, energy costs and community impacts as data centers face growing local and political opposition.
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Australia's Labor government is defending its regulatory crackdown on artificial intelligence in the wake of a Medicare data breach. The government argues stricter oversight of AI and data handling is needed to protect sensitive personal health information held by Services Australia. Critics and industry figures are weighing in on whether tighter rules would prevent such breaches or burden innovation.
- 6Three Scientists To Receive Los Alamos Medal, Laboratory's Highest Honor●Mike Gittings, Christopher Morris, Bob Weaver To Receive Los Alamos Medal … The Laboratory’s Highest Honor
Los Alamos National Laboratory will award its highest honor, the Los Alamos Medal, to Mike Gittings, Christopher Morris and Bob Weaver. The recognition, reported by the Los Alamos Daily Post, celebrates the three men's contributions to the laboratory's mission. Details of their specific achievements were not included in the coverage, but the medal is reserved for exceptional service at the New Mexico national security institution.
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