TikTok, the popular short-video sharing app, has recently released a report that highlights the presence of covert influence networks in Russia that have been misleading European users. The report suggests that these networks have been spreading misinformation and creating fake accounts, and have been difficult to detect and moderate. Misinformation and fake accounts
Il crescente numero di incidenti e morti sul lavoro sono argomento di drammatica tendenza. Una legge quadro forse obsoleta e tanti adempimenti per le industrie del Paese. Ospite di Bruno Carenini, nel quinto episodio della terza stagione di Windows Interview, è Chiara Cassoni, esperta e consulente per la sicurezza sul lavoro. Come recepiscono
News of the Week Elon Musk, the iconic CEO of Tesla, recently emerged victorious in a case against the SEC regarding a tweet he made in August 2018. The tweet stated that Musk was considering taking Tesla private at a price of $420 per share, causing a stir among investors and the regulator.
T. Schneider/Shutterstock David Bailey, University of Birmingham and Phil Tomlinson, University of Bath Britishvolt, the would-be electric vehicle (EV) battery maker that recently went into administration, always faced an uphill struggle. The start-up had no track record developing technology and never confirmed how it would raise the £3.8 billion needed to start mass
Process will set financial assurance plan for all producers’ wells. Since October Colorado oil and gas companies have been submitting plans to the state detailing how they intend to pay for plugging and cleaning up oil and gas wells at the end of their productivity. When the process is complete, every operator in
Despite massive pressure from platform operators, the EU Parliament agrees on a directive for more rights for platform workers. In principle, they will be considered employees—with all employment and social security rights. That means: minimum wage, paid vacation, social security and benefits in case of illness and unemployment. The directive is set to
The Economy for the Common Good (ECG) is an alternative to the existing economic model of capitalism, including the pursuit of profit and constant growth. The ultimate goal is a good life for all people. The idea: the state supports companies that produce in an environmentally friendly way and pay their employees fairly.
Rachana Pradhan December 2, 2022 After finding success investing in the more obviously lucrative corners of American medicine — like surgery centers and dermatology practices — private equity firms have moved aggressively into the industry’s more hidden niches: They are pouring billions into the business of clinical drug trials. To bring a new
On Black Friday, in over 40 countries, Amazon employees protested to draw attention to the poor working conditions in the distribution centers. With the “Make Amazon Pay” initiative, the workforce is demanding higher wages and better working conditions. Although the company is making record profits, many of its employees can barely live on
In the Dutch province of Zeeland, a robot moves swiftly through a field of crops including sunflowers, shallots and onions. The machine weeds autonomously – and tirelessly – day in, day out. “Farmdroid” has made life a lot easier for Mark Buijze, who runs a biological farm with 50 cows and 15 hectares