Tag: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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US Corporations Scale Back Diversity Initiatives Post-2020 Protests
Numerous U.S. companies are retracting their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, initially promoted after George Floyd’s death. Corporations like PepsiCo, Goldman Sachs, Google, and Meta Platforms are among those scaling back or halting their DEI programs, citing legal changes and evolving priorities. This trend among major retailers and investment firms raises concerns regarding the…
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NAACP Launches Guide to Promote Responsible Spending Among Black Consumers
The NAACP released a spending guide for Black Americans, listing companies that have eliminated or maintained their DEI initiatives. The guide aims to empower consumers amidst recent boycotts against companies reducing DEI efforts. It emphasizes the economic power of Black consumers, projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2030, and underscores the necessity for businesses to…
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Reid Hoffman Envisions a Promising Future for AI Amid Political Changes
Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn founder, emphasizes a positive outlook on AI’s future in his new book, “Superagency.” He sees AI as a valuable coaching tool that can enhance human connections while promoting an optimistic agenda for innovation. Hoffman reflects on the changing political climate’s impact on technology and advocates for responsible integration into society, focusing on…
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2024 in Review: Key Publisher Agreements with AI Companies
In 2024, publishers increasingly formalized partnerships with AI companies through licensing agreements to monetize content used for AI training. Notable deals included collaboration with OpenAI by publishers like Le Monde, Financial Times, and News Corp. Meanwhile, some media companies pursued legal action against AI firms over copyright concerns, revealing the complex landscape of the publishing…