JakuPulse

Results for "United Auto Workers"

55 results found

GM Installs 50 Robots at EV Plant While 1,300 Workers Remain Idle
Big Tech

GM Installs 50 Robots at EV Plant While 1,300 Workers Remain Idle

General Motors added about 50 robot arms at its Detroit EV factory, sparking union anger as over 1,000 laid-off workers await recall.

Jun 23, 20262 min read
Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time
AI / Machine Learning

Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time

Tesla expands Full Self-Driving to Lithuania after Netherlands. Gradual rollout faces strict European regulations.

May 20, 20262 min read
UK Bans Social Media for Children Under 16 in Sweeping Online Safety Move
Tech Policy & Regulation

UK Bans Social Media for Children Under 16 in Sweeping Online Safety Move

The UK government has announced a ban on social media for children under 16 and a minimum age for chatbots, aiming to protect young people from online harms.

Jun 15, 20262 min read
UK Bans Social Media for Under-16s in Landmark Online Safety Move
Tech Policy & Regulation

UK Bans Social Media for Under-16s in Landmark Online Safety Move

The UK has banned social media for under-16s targeting platforms like Snapchat TikTok and Instagram with heavy fines for noncompliance.

Jun 15, 20262 min read
UK Government Considers VPN Ban as Part of Age Verification Plan
Tech Policy & Regulation

UK Government Considers VPN Ban as Part of Age Verification Plan

The UK government is exploring a ban on VPNs to enforce age verification online. The proposal raises significant privacy and security concerns for households.

Jun 20, 20262 min read
UK Teen Social Media Ban Draws Cybersecurity Warnings From VPN Industry
Tech Policy & Regulation

UK Teen Social Media Ban Draws Cybersecurity Warnings From VPN Industry

UK's teen social media ban raises cybersecurity alarms. VPN industry warns of privacy risks and unintended consequences.

Jun 16, 20262 min read
UK Government Pushes Flawed Facial Age Checks for Asylum Seekers
Tech Policy & Regulation

UK Government Pushes Flawed Facial Age Checks for Asylum Seekers

The UK Home Office will deploy facial recognition for age verification on asylum seekers despite internal tests showing the technology is unreliable and prone to errors.

Jun 18, 20262 min read
Britain's AI Ambition Hinges on Building a National-Scale Network
Tech Policy & Regulation

Britain's AI Ambition Hinges on Building a National-Scale Network

The UK has the talent and capital to lead in AI but lacks the digital infrastructure needed to support it. A new report warns that without a national-scale network, Britain risks falling behind global competitors.

Jun 19, 20263 min read
Black founders secure $1.1B in Q1, but VC share remains tiny
Startups / Funding

Black founders secure $1.1B in Q1, but VC share remains tiny

Black founders raised $1.1 billion in Q1 2025, the most quarterly funding since 2022. Yet the haul accounts for just 2% of total venture capital, underscoring persistent disparities.

May 31, 20262 min read
Dreame Launches Premium Robot Vacuums in UK at Aggressive Prices
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Dreame Launches Premium Robot Vacuums in UK at Aggressive Prices

Dreame unveils two new robot vacuums with mopping and self-cleaning features. The models offer high-end specs at prices below many rivals, shaking up the UK market.

May 19, 20262 min read
Volvo Secures U.S. Approval to Keep Selling Connected Cars
Tech Policy & Regulation

Volvo Secures U.S. Approval to Keep Selling Connected Cars

The Trump administration has permitted Volvo to continue selling connected cars in the U.S., clearing the way for its factory expansion.

May 27, 20262 min read
Meta's Mad Max-Style Tents House AI Servers With Jet Engine Power
Big Tech

Meta's Mad Max-Style Tents House AI Servers With Jet Engine Power

Meta is building tent-like data centers across the US that take three months to construct and use jet engines for power, bypassing traditional grid electricity.

Jun 7, 20263 min read
World Cup 2026 Travelers Face Escalating Mobile Data Costs Across Three Nations
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

World Cup 2026 Travelers Face Escalating Mobile Data Costs Across Three Nations

Fans traveling across the US, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup will need eSIMs to avoid roaming fees. Prices vary widely by country and data allowance, making advance planning essential.

Jun 9, 20263 min read
Accountants Face Growing Pressure as Small Businesses Turn to AI for Financial Advice
AI / Machine Learning

Accountants Face Growing Pressure as Small Businesses Turn to AI for Financial Advice

70% of UK SMEs consult AI chatbots for financial advice before their accountant. This pressures accountants to offer higher-value services. Experts warn the reliance may grow.

Jun 17, 20262 min read
Waymo Pulls Robotaxis From Highways After Safety Incidents
Big Tech

Waymo Pulls Robotaxis From Highways After Safety Incidents

Waymo suspends highway driving across US markets over construction zone concerns, following a software recall for flood-related incidents.

May 22, 20263 min read
YouTube Brings Direct Messaging to US Users in Latest Social Expansion
Big Tech

YouTube Brings Direct Messaging to US Users in Latest Social Expansion

YouTube is expanding direct messaging to US users as part of a test, deepening its social networking push and competing with established messaging apps.

Jun 11, 20262 min read
FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network
Tech Policy & Regulation

FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network

The FBI issued a request for proposals for nationwide license plate reader data in near real time. The contract would cover 75% of US locations and enable tracking of vehicles.

May 20, 20262 min read
AI-Generated Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts as Unrepresented Plaintiffs Turn to Chatbots
Tech Policy & Regulation

AI-Generated Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts as Unrepresented Plaintiffs Turn to Chatbots

Individuals without lawyers are using AI tools like ChatGPT to file lawsuits. The low-quality cases, dubbed 'slopsuits,' are clogging judicial dockets and raising concerns about misuse of technology.

May 26, 20263 min read
Triomics raises $22M to bring AI cancer care tools to more hospitals
Startups / Funding

Triomics raises $22M to bring AI cancer care tools to more hospitals

Triomics secured $22M in Series B funding to deploy its oncology-specific AI platform across cancer centers, aiming to streamline clinical workflows and improve patient care.

May 28, 20263 min read
Illinois Passes Landmark AI Safety Bill With Third-Party Oversight
Tech Policy & Regulation

Illinois Passes Landmark AI Safety Bill With Third-Party Oversight

Illinois lawmakers passed the strongest AI safety bill in the US, requiring third-party audits for companies like OpenAI and Google. Governor JB Pritzker plans to sign it into law.

May 28, 20262 min read