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Forbes
28-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
New Database Helps Labor Unions Navigate AI And Digital Technologies
LOS ANGELES, CA - Hollywood writers go on strike outside of FOX Studios on the first day of the ... More Hollywood writers strike on May 2, 2023 in Los Angeles. The University of California-Berkeley's Labor Center has announced a new data tool to help labor union negotiators, researchers, media, and policymakers better understand the state of play of union negotiations around the digital economy. The searchable inventor, developed by researcher Lisa Kresege, offers insights into how labor unions are responding to responding to AI, electronic monitoring and surveillance, and other emerging technologies. Researchers created the database using the U.S. Labor Department's Office of Labor-Management Standards and the Office of Personnel Management's Collective Bargaining Agreements database. They augmented those data with contracts pulled from union and employer websites and direct contributions from union leaders. The inventory draws on a multi-decade analysis of more than 500 union contracts and collective bargaining provisions related to digital workplace technologies, covering over 175 union agreements. It references over 950 technology-related contract provisions. The database offers users insights into the range of strategies unions have been undertaking in recent years to strengthen their negotiation position around technology use in workplaces ranging from securing worker protections to supporting upskilling and reskilling to shaping how new technologies are introduced and used in workplaces. The inventory is organized into six sections that focus on different areas of workplace technology provisions negotiated by unions. Each section contains information about how unions' bargaining strategies, technology functions, and patterns in contract language However, the authors caution that the database should be used as a research tool and not as an indication of best practices or recommended language for unions. Workers Seek a Say Around AI, Tech, at Work AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Microsoft President Brad Smith sign the new 'tech-labor ... More partnership' agreement. In recent years, labor unions have taken aim at shaping AI and other digital technologies' impact on workers, including to improve job quality and working conditions. Liz Shuler, President of the AFL-CIO, the largest labor union federation in the United States, has seen the AI zeitgeist as an opportunity to reinvigorate the labor movement. In 2023, the AFL-CIO inked a deal with Microsoft around worker voice and AI development, and last year the federation signed a historic agreement with the U.S. National Science Foundation, one of the largest federal funders of scientific R&D, around engaging labor around tech development. Individual labor unions such as the Writers Guild of America and the Communication Workers of America have been especially active in ensuring that their members have a say in the implementation of AI at work. During a web panel hosted by the think-tank New America, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, President of Writers Guild of America-East, emphasized that Hollywood's famous strike around AI was never about banning the technology in the industry but ensuring workers have a voice around its implementation. Workers are generally more worried than hopeful about AI at work. A Pew poll from last August that show that among all the concerns American adults have regarding AI, there is no greater gap between what AI experts and the public think than how people do their jobs and the economy. While the share of American workers belonging to labor unions has declined in recent years, Gallup has found that public support for unions is at its highest point since the 1960s, reaching 70% in 2024. With more employers seeking to accelerate the implementation of AI and other digital technologies in workplaces, workers are poised to continue to see ways to negotiate their uses. Resources like the UC Labor Center's inventory can help workers and labor leaders stay current on the sector's collective negotiations and response to the digital technologies.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fortnite June 14 server downtime and maintenance schedule
Image via Epic Games. Are Fortnite servers down now? Let's explore all the possibilities. There has been a lot going on in this highly popular battle royale title. As the Chapter 6 Season 3 just kicked in, Fortnite has embraced the superhero theme. With the arrival of Superman and Robin in the season battle pass, the theme is now making more sense. Not only that, this Epic Games title has also collaborated with FOX Studios to bring some of the most iconic dads in the game, who are indeed superheroes, to celebrate Fathers' Day tomorrow. Amidst all these, many players have complained about a server outage in Fortnite. Fortnite servers experienced major outage On June 13, 2025, around 7 PM EDT, many players reported that the Fortnite servers were facing a huge outage. This outage mainly revolved around matchmaking and login issues while trying to play a match in the game. There were even pop-up messages stating 'this is the End' which literally devastated the fans about the fate of the game. The outage report mainly came after the contestants of an ongoing tournament named Duo Console Cash Cup faced severe issues while entering into the match. This tournament is actually one of Fortnite's officially sponsored tournaments, so this sudden server outage is pretty concerning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo This event offers a hefty price pool and is very significant as far as tournament rankings are concerned for the professional Esports players. The official Twitter account of Fortnite Status also acknowledged the issue and revealed that many Fortnite features like Item Shop, Voice Chat, and many more were affected by this outage. However, around 12 PM EDT on June 13, the same Twitter account confirmed that matchmaking and login issues in the game have been resolved and the developers would continue to monitor stability of the game. As of writing this article now, on June 14, there have been no persisting issues regarding Fortnite servers whatsoever as all the in-game services are operational. Kudos to Epic Games for bringing a quick fix to these severe issues, keeping in mind weekend is around the corner. Read More: How to get Bob Belcher in Fortnite?
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to get Bob Belcher in Fortnite?
Image via FOX Studios. If we talk about collaboration, then we can never go past Fortnite. This Epic Games battle royale title has to be the only title which boasts so many crossovers with hundreds of hugely popular franchises: movies, anime, celebrities, and even other games as well. This Fathers' Day is going to be no different as Epic Games has shaken hands with FOX Studios to make the game more special for the players as this collaboration will bring the best animated dads in the game. In this guide, we will be going to discuss how to get one of them. Fortnite: How to get Bob Belcher? The Bob Belcher bundle comes with a total of 5 items. | Image via Epic Games. On the occasion of Fathers' Day 2025 which is on June 15, Fortnite has taken a thoughtful step by collaborating with FOX Studios to introduce three of the most iconic animated dads : Hank Hill from King of the Hill Cleveland Brown from Family Guy Bob Belcher from Bob's Burger All of these dads have been available in the Fortnite Shop from June 13. So, whoever loves Bob's Burger and Bob Belcher, they can own his outfit for 1,500 V-Bucks. Along with the outfit, Bob Belcher comes with additional cosmetics as well: Bob's Spatula (Pickaxe) : 500 V-Bucks Burger of the day (Emote) : 400 V-Bucks Bob's Happy Dance (Emote) : 400 V-Bucks Flying Burger (Back Bling) : 400 V-Bucks You can buy all of these cosmetics separately for 1,700 V-Bucks. But if you purchase the whole Bob Belcher Bundle, then you can avail yourself with all of these along with the outfit, that too for just 2,000 V-Bucks which is actually a steal-deal. It is actually quite cheaper than the other FOX character bundles such as the Hank Hill Bundle and the Cleveland Brown bundle which cost 3,500 V-Bucks and 2,900 V-Bucks respectively. However, outfits of all the dads cost the same. Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 kicked off as Fortnite Super. So, as the name suggests, this season is going to be all about superpowers. We have already witnessed that when Epic Games added Superman and Red Robin in the game. However, if it's about superpowers, then how can we forget the super dads, our own superheroes. Read More: Fortnite drops cryptic phone number teasing Squid Game crossover release
