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Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees

The Verge

A California judge ruled that Uber and Lyft must classify their drivers as employees in a stunning preliminary injunction issued Monday afternoon. Uber and Lyft are under increasing pressure to fundamentally alter their business models in California, the state where both companies were founded and ultimately prospered.

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How L.A. can rebuild after the wildfires without leaving vulnerable residents behind

Fast Company Tech

The dramatic images of wealthy neighborhoods burning during the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires captured global attention, but the damage was much more widespread. Policy changes, such as updating zoning laws to prevent rebuilding in highly vulnerable areas, can avoid costly damage in the future.

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California sues Activision Blizzard over a culture of ‘constant sexual harassment’

The Verge

Here is the full statement Activision Blizzard provided to The Verge and other publications, which calls the lawsuit “irresponsible behavior from unaccountable State bureaucrats that are driving many of the State’s best businesses out of California”: We value diversity and strive to foster a workplace that offers inclusivity for everyone.

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How to protect human rights in an AI-filled workplace

Fast Company Tech

According to a Workday global survey, three out of four employees say their organization is not collaborating on AI regulation and the same share says their company has yet to provide guidelines on responsible AI use. But many of us also have concerns about how AI is being incorporated into our fields.

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10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Prioritize in 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Global Trends in Giving Report : 33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 10% of online donors have donated through Instagram Fundraising Tools. 9) Stay current on online privacy law. Of those, 93% said they are likely to give through Instagram again.

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Ask Sophie: Is it easier yet for AI founders to get green cards?

TechCrunch

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on X Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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Preparing Your Association for AI

Association Analytics

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. If your association caters to healthcare, law, finance, or other industries, start brainstorming about how your members can use AI to create content and make better decisions faster. The results?