The recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board that workers at a company delivering packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant has significant implications for labor relations in the gig economy. The decision challenges Amazon’s claim that it is not responsible for the subcontractor’s staff, highlighting issues related to unionization, workplace
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In the era of deep neural networks (DNNs), the issue of fairness in artificial intelligence (AI) systems has come to the forefront. While these models have shown great effectiveness in various tasks, studies have revealed significant disparities in their performance, particularly in areas like facial recognition where biases have been observed. This has sparked a
A recent study conducted by a team of scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has shed light on the photoelectric effect, a phenomenon first theorized by Einstein over a century ago. This new research provides valuable insights into electron-electron interactions, which are crucial for various technologies such as semiconductors and solar
Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez’s skepticism about purchasing a Chinese-made car quickly dissipated two years ago when he decided to take the plunge. Despite initial doubts, the affordable price and efficient delivery of the vehicle won him over. This sentiment is mirrored by many car buyers across Latin America who have shifted their preference from
US prosecutors recently unveiled antitrust charges against RealPage, a property management software company, accusing them of using algorithms to enable collusion among landlords and harming renters in various US markets. The Department of Justice, along with eight US states, filed a civil lawsuit against RealPage, alleging that the company maintains a monopoly over commercial revenue
The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has made significant progress in the development of redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode materials, specifically SKIER-5, for use in Li batteries. This innovative material addresses the limitations of traditional graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries, particularly in cold environments as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. SKIER-5 has demonstrated promising
The University of Michigan-led study presented at the 33rd USENIX Security Symposium shed light on the vulnerabilities of self-driving vehicle networks that rely on collaboration and communication. The research pointed out the inherent risks associated with data fabrication attacks in the emerging vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. While the concept of connected and autonomous vehicles leveraging shared