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Meta pauses mandatory AI training program that tracked employee keystrokes after internal data leak
By Etiido Uko published
Meta has paused an internal AI training program after employee conversations, keystrokes, transcripts, and performance-related data were reportedly exposed across the company.

U.S. gov't asks court to dismiss NAACP lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI over use of unpermitted gas turbines
By Jowi Morales published
National security interests could override public health concerns

Project Jupiter AI data center build raises concerns about water usage in rural New Mexico desert
By Bruno Ferreira published
Oracle's Project Jupiter is targeting a New Mexico desert already struggling with water consumption, but the company assures residents that the data center's water usage is "negligible."

Meta data center allegedly muddies Georgia town's drinking water, investigation underway
By Jowi Morales published
Morgan County residents are complaining about dirty water coming out of their faucets ever since Meta began constructing a data center near the area.

Samsung reportedly set to distribute up to $26.6 billion to staff in AI-driven semiconductor bonuses after last-minute union deal
By Etiido Uko published
Employees to receive bonuses in stock and cash

Angry tiny Texas town council member proposes total ban on cellular and GPS devices in protest over AI dispute
By Jowi Morales published
A town councilor proposes banning all technology in a small Texas town after they lose vote on keeping Flock AI cameras running in the area.

Samsung narrowly avoids 18-day chip strike after last-minute wage deal with 48,000-worker union
By Etiido Uko published
Samsung Electronics has temporarily avoided a major 18-day strike at its South Korean semiconductor operations after reaching a tentative wage agreement with its 48,000-member union.

Samsung and SK Hynix employees are reportedly abandoning overseas training programs to qualify for performance bonuses
By Etiido Uko published
SK Hynix employees are becoming top-tier matches on Korean dating platforms due to massive bonus payouts
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