Topic: worker exploitation
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How Planet Money's TikTok Inspired a Brilliant Animated Movie
The animated film *Boys Go to Jupiter* follows a gig worker in Florida and critiques how the gig economy and capitalism distort human connections and value, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Director Julian Glander drew inspiration from pandemic-era "national hysteria" and Planet Money's J...
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Silicon Valley AI Startups Adopt China's '996' Work Culture
Silicon Valley AI startups are adopting China's "996" work schedule (9 am to 9 pm, six days a week) to stay competitive, despite its history of criticism for burnout and worker protests. Companies like Rilla enforce the 996 model, framing it as a commitment to excellence, while critics warn it ri...
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Karen Hao: The True Cost of AI's Empire and AGI Belief
The AI industry, led by OpenAI, is driven by the ideology of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), which promises global benefits but operates with imperial-scale influence and power. Critics highlight significant costs, including environmental strain, ethical oversights, and social ha...
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