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Why the U.S. government may try to break up Amazon
29Jul By adminNo Comments
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Why the U.S. government may try to break up Amazon

A showdown between Amazon and government regulators over whether it is overly dominant may soon be coming to a head, with the Federal Trade Commission preparing to sue — and possibly break up — the world's largest e-commerce company, according to Politico and Bloomberg. The retailer, which also operates an advertising agency, shipping network, supermarket chain and movie studio, has become a mainstay in Americans' lives. But its explosive growth, which has made founder Jeff Bezos one of the world's richest people, has also long spurred calls for the company to be reined in, with consumer activists claiming that the behemoth uses monopolistic practices to preserve its stronghold. For FTC Chair Lina Khan — who first came to prominence while still in law school by writing a paper arguing tha...
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The 12 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
29Jul By adminNo Comments
Technology

The 12 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now

Over the past year or so, Netflix and Apple TV+ have been duking it out to have the most prestigious film offerings (congrats, CODA!), but some of the best movies are on Amazon Prime Video. The streamer was one of the first to go around picking up film festival darlings and other lovable favorites, and they’re all still there in the library, so if they flew under your radar the first time, now is the perfect time to catch up.Our picks for the 10 best films on Amazon Prime are below. All the films in our guide are included in your Prime subscription—no renting here. Once you’ve watched your fill, check out our lists for the best shows on Netflix and best movies on Disney+ if you’re looking for something else to watch. We also have a guide to the best shows on Amazon if that's what you're i...
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Amazon is failing to provide accommodations for disabled workers, labor group claims
26Jul By adminNo Comments
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Amazon is failing to provide accommodations for disabled workers, labor group claims

As Americans with Disabilities Act hits 33-year anniversary, many hope digital access gaps close qui As Americans with Disabilities Act hits 33-year anniversary, many hope digital access gaps close qui 02:01 Amazon is failing to provide adequate workplace accommodations for disabled employees, a violation of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), according to labor activists. Amazon workers with disabilities told United for Respect, a nonprofit group that advocates for retail workers, that the e-co...
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Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft And Others Agree To AI Safeguards Set By The White House
21Jul By adminNo Comments
Technology

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft And Others Agree To AI Safeguards Set By The White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other companies that are leading the development of artificial intelligence technology have agreed to meet a set of AI safeguards brokered by President Joe Biden’s administration.The White House said Friday that it has secured voluntary commitments from seven U.S. companies meant to ensure their AI products are safe before they release them. Some of the commitments call for third-party oversight of the workings of commercial AI systems, though they don’t detail who will audit the technology or hold the companies accountable.A surge of commercial investment in generative AI tools that can write convincingly human-like text and churn out new images and other media has brought public fascination as well as concern about their ability to t...
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Americans snap up AC units, fans as summer temperatures soar higher than ever
20Jul By adminNo Comments
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Americans snap up AC units, fans as summer temperatures soar higher than ever

Eye Opener: Heat wave in Southwest expands Eye Opener: Heat wave scorching Southwest expands across U.S. 01:51 Americans are scrambling to buy AC units, fans, cooling mats and other products to help beat the heat, as temperatures soar to record highs across the country. Amazon sales for air conditioners shot up 248% over the past 30 days, compared with the same period last year, with portable AC unit sales rising 208%, according to data analy...
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