France, Germany block EU deal on scaled-back app worker law
France and Germany on Friday refused to back a watered-down agreement on controversial EU rules covering app workers in the gig economy, European diplomats said.
Feb 16, 2024
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EU waters down law on app gig workers' conditions
EU officials said negotiators struck an agreement on Thursday on rules that seek to improve conditions for those working through apps, but member states could still reject the deal.
Feb 8, 2024
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Rethinking AI's impact: Study reveals economic limits to job automation
Like many of us, you might find yourself nodding to a familiar digital doomsday chorus that vibrates through offices and coffee shops alike: AI will take my job!
Jan 23, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
Stratospheric safety standards: How aviation could steer regulation of AI in health
What is the likelihood of dying in a plane crash? According to a 2022 report released by the International Air Transport Association, the industry fatality risk is 0.11. In other words, on average, a person would need to ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Adecco chief says AI will create new jobs
Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, the head of Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing agency, told AFP.
Jan 14, 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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Robotics
Researchers test novel drone navigation technology in an active Japanese tunnel construction site
For drones to save lives in search and rescue missions, or even reliably deliver our packages, they need to navigate dynamic environments without accident. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have had success steering through ...
Jan 3, 2024
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Consumer & Gadgets
Examining effects of mobile phone use on attention, reaction time, and working memory of office workers
Many of us carry a mobile phone much of the time. The term is increasingly something of a misnomer. While these portable devices may well have their origins in allowing us to make phone calls wherever we happen to be, they ...
Dec 21, 2023
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Robots are becoming human helpers on the factory floor
New machines can improve conditions for workers and boost industrial productivity.
Dec 15, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Policies to support energy transition losers may fall short
US efforts to transition to cleaner energy carry risks of mass layoffs in mature industries, say experts, who warn that policies to cushion the blow may not live up to hype.
Dec 14, 2023
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