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- 1AI executive calls industry's rise '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 reportedly described the AI industry's training practices as possibly "the largest theft of labor in human history," according to documents revealed through a lawsuit covered by Mother Jones. The comments suggest industry leaders privately acknowledged that AI systems were built on creative and written work without compensation or consent, fueling ongoing legal and ethical debates.
- 2Why billionaires pay far less tax than average Americans▼Why billionaires pay much less tax than the average American
Mother Jones reports that billionaires in the United States pay a far lower effective tax rate than the average American worker. The piece argues that as wealth has become increasingly concentrated at the top, tax rates for the wealthiest Americans have declined, allowing them to pay a smaller share of their income than ordinary households.
- 3Palantir co-founder urges less judgment over deadly Iran school strike▼Palantir’s co-founder thinks we should be less judgmental about that deadly Iran school strike
Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel's longtime collaborator is facing criticism after saying people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike that hit a school in Iran. The remarks, reported by Mother Jones, drew backlash as civilian casualties in Iran continue to fuel debate over the conflict and the ethics of striking populated areas. Critics say the comments downplay civilian deaths.
- 4Commentary argues Roberts court is reviving Jim Crow-era policies▼Jim Crow was on the ash heap of history. Then came the Roberts court.
Mother Jones argues that Jim Crow segregation, long considered relegated to history, is being revived through decisions by the US Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts. The piece frames recent rulings by the Roberts court as dismantling civil rights protections built after the segregation era, prompting debate over the court's direction on race and voting rights.
- 5Al Gore Says the World Is Going to Win the Climate Fight●Al Gore on the Global Climate Crisis: “We’re Going to Win This”
Former US Vice President and longtime climate advocate Al Gore has issued an defiantly optimistic message on the global climate crisis, declaring "we're going to win this." In an interview with Mother Jones, Gore argues that despite mounting extreme weather and stalled politics, the rapid growth of renewable energy and grassroots pressure give reasons for confidence that humanity will ultimately overcome the crisis.
- 6Palantir Co-Founder Urges Less Judgment Over Deadly Iran School Strike●Palantir's Co-Founder Wants Us Less Judgmental About Deadly Iran School Strike
Peter Thiel, co-founder of data-analytics firm Palantir, is drawing criticism after arguing that people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike on a school in Iran. The comments, reported by Mother Jones, sparked debate over the ethics of civilian casualties in the Middle East conflict and the role of tech executives in shaping public attitudes toward military action.
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A Mother Jones report examines artwork the Trump administration no longer wants and the artists affected by its removal or rejection. The piece highlights how shifting political priorities in US government spaces and programs are leaving creatives without commissions, exhibitions, or institutional support, and raises questions about the role of art in public life under the current administration.