From Mafia Troubleshooter to Prison Consultant: A Unique Second Career
After incarceration, a former mafia troubleshooter reinvented himself as a prison consultant, using his insider knowledge to help white-collar criminals navigate the prison system.
SAG-AFTRA Files Labor Complaint Against Epic Games Over AI-Generated Darth Vader Voice in Fortnite
SAG-AFTRA has filed a labor complaint against Epic Games for using AI to replicate Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite without bargaining terms. The case highlights the ongoing video game voice actor strike related to AI usage and labor rights protections.
Collective Protection for Tech Whistleblowers
Amber Scorah and Psst are developing a secure digital platform that allows tech whistleblowers to report wrongdoing by their bosses anonymously, providing safety through collective protection.
FCC Approves Verizon's $20 Billion Acquisition of Frontier Following Commitment to End DEI Practices
The FCC has approved Verizon's $20 billion acquisition of Frontier, with Verizon committing to end DEI-related practices as part of the deal. The merger will boost fiber internet expansion, targeting 1 million new homes annually, including rural areas. Verizon plans to remove DEI-focused policies and references from its operations. This move follows FCC warnings against companies maintaining DEI policies for deal approvals and marks Verizon's strategic reclaiming of fiber assets previously sold to Frontier.
Increased Scrutiny on US Tech Visa Applications Under Trump Administration
The Trump administration has increased scrutiny on tech visa applications from Silicon Valley, leading to more requests for documentation and complicating the process for applicants.
Activision Blizzard's Overwatch Development Team Forms Union Under CWA
The Overwatch development team at Activision Blizzard has unionized under the CWA, joining a wider trend of unionization within Microsoft-owned gaming studios. The union seeks better job security and working conditions amid previous workplace controversies at Activision Blizzard.