Amazon cutting several hundred positions across Prime Video and MGM Studios unit
Amazon is cutting several hundred positions across its Prime Video and MGM Studios unit.
Jan 10, 2024
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Amazon's Twitch cuts more than 500 jobs attempting to turn expensive platform profitable
Twitch, the video game streaming platform acquired by Amazon a decade ago for close to $1 billion, is laying off more than 500 employees as the company tries to turn the tremendously expensive division profitable.
Jan 10, 2024
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New rule tightens worker classification standards; Uber, Lyft say their drivers won't be affected
The Biden administration enacted a new labor rule Tuesday that aims to prevent the misclassification of workers as "independent contractors," a step that could bolster both legal protections and compensation for millions ...
Jan 9, 2024
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SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing employees who were critical of Elon Musk
A U.S. labor agency has accused SpaceX of unlawfully firing employees who penned an open letter critical of CEO Elon Musk and creating an impression that worker activities were under surveillance by the rocket ship company.
Jan 4, 2024
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Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down at the end of the year
Activision Blizzard Chief Executive Bobby Kotick will leave his post at the end of December, bringing his 32-year tenure at the gaming giant to a close.
Dec 21, 2023
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Study shows challenges to protecting privacy of library users
Librarians have historically taken a strong stand on protecting the privacy of their patrons. But how well they accomplish this varies widely with the size of a library, and technology has made it more difficult, according ...
Dec 8, 2023
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Spotify axes 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year
Spotify says it's axing 17% of its global workforce, the music streaming service's third round of layoffs this year as it moves to slash costs while focusing on becoming profitable.
Dec 4, 2023
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Is Amazon following Jeff Bezos to Miami? Not exactly
Amazon is searching for office space in Miami—but founder Jeff Bezos' new hometown will occupy only a small portion of the company's massive corporate footprint.
Nov 30, 2023
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Amazon lays off hundreds in its Alexa division as it plows resources into AI
Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in the unit that handles its popular voice assistant Alexa as it plows more resources into artificial intelligence.
Nov 18, 2023
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US Supreme Court weighs social media 'blocks' by public officials
Can a public official block someone from their personal social media accounts?
Nov 1, 2023
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