Results for "Economic Policy Institute"
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Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.
AI-Driven Cyber Discovery Pushes UK Banks Toward Systemic Risk
UK banks face new systemic cyber risks as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, threatening financial stability.
US Government Takes $2B Equity Stakes in IBM and Quantum Computing Firms
The US government acquires $2 billion in equity stakes in quantum computing companies, including IBM, marking a new era of public-private investment in critical technology.
Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads
A new survey shows Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, citing noise, energy use and property value concerns. The backlash challenges Big Tech’s expansion plans.
Iran Threatens Fees on Big Tech Subsea Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military says it will charge US tech companies for undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global internet infrastructure.
AI Critics Call Training Data Practices 'Unauthorized Plagiarism at Scale'
A rising number of critics argue generative AI systems rely on unauthorized copying of copyrighted work, amounting to plagiarism at unprecedented scale. The debate intensifies as lawsuits mount and regulators weigh new rules for training data.
Software Engineering Faces a Defining Moment as AI Reshapes the Field
The software engineering profession is at a crossroads. AI coding assistants and market pressures are redefining roles, creating both opportunities and existential questions for developers.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash Reshapes Enterprise AI Cost Equation
Google claims its new Gemini 3.5 Flash model can save enterprises over $1 billion annually by delivering near-frontier performance at triple the speed and half the cost.
Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service in Two Cities After Flooding Incidents
Waymo paused autonomous taxi operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its vehicles repeatedly drove into flooded streets, raising safety concerns.
DeepMind Veteran Warns AI Benchmarks Are Not Enough
A former DeepMind researcher warns that current benchmarks fail to ensure AI safety. The call for new evaluation methods comes as AI systems grow more powerful.
AI-Written Story Sparks Literary Controversy Over Authenticity
An award-winning short story suspected of being AI-generated has ignited debate about authenticity in literature. Critics question whether AI-assisted writing undermines creative awards.
AI Code Vulnerabilities Outpace Current Security Tools
AI-generated code creates a surge in vulnerabilities. Current security tools produce too many alerts with poor context. Teams need smarter triage to bridge detection and remediation.
Google Search's AI Overhaul Raises Alarms About Internet Quality
Google's shift to AI-powered search threatens web traffic and content quality.
AI Pricing Models Face a Hard Reset
The era of cheap AI access is ending. Providers are shifting from subsidized pricing to sustainable models, forcing developers and businesses to adapt.
Anthropic Nears First Profit as AI Race Intensifies
Anthropic is set to report its first profitable quarter since founding in 2021, marking a milestone in the competitive AI landscape.
Aluminum Prices Surge 20%, Startups Use AI to Extract Metal From Scrap
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups are turning to AI to improve recovery of critical minerals from scrap.
Fresha Reaches $1 Billion Valuation With KKR Investment
Beauty booking platform Fresha secured $80M from KKR, pushing its valuation to $1 billion. The funding underscores growth in service marketplace tech.