States Can Make Big Tech Pay Their Fair Share
To offset federal cuts, Illinois will now tax corporations using our personal data for advertising. Other states should follow.
Technology
The Electricity Divide Is Keeping More than Half a Billion from Enjoying World Cup
Debt obligations are keeping the Global South from electrifying, holding back development and blocking millions from watching this summer’s tournament.
AI Runs the Global Gig Economy. Governments Must Respond.
At the International Labour Organization, governments must find a way to codify protections for gig workers — and regulate their AI bosses.
I Was Already Suspicious of the Data Center Boom. Then I Stood In Data Center Alley
Pockets of opposition to the data center boom are emerging all over the country.
The App Is the Boss — And It’s Deepening Inequality in New York
Gig workers are under unprecedented surveillance. Algorithmic transparency is critical to protecting their rights.
Instacart’s AI experiments are costing Americans
A hidden price adjustment scheme could cost families up to $1,200 a year.
The Public Pays the Price for Big Tech’s Data Centers
The relentless push for data centers is raising our power bills and polluting our communities. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Can Radio Save Lives and Reduce Poverty in War-Torn Congo?
This inexpensive technology remains an effective tool for ensuring equitable access to vital health and economic information.
This Black Friday Weekend, Skip Amazon
The e-commerce giant is powering ICE’s deportation raids while profiting handsomely from Trump administration contracts.