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.
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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.
An Alternative Vision for the Future of Tech and Work: A First Look at Labor’s AI Values
A new report details how unions are responding to AI in the workplace.
The Good and Bad of Amazon’s ‘Dark Patterns’ Settlement
The government's deal with Amazon skips over what could have been a valuable case for regulators and the public.
Communities Pay the Price for ‘Free’ AI Tools
AI data centers produce massive noise pollution, use huge amounts of water, and keep us hooked on fossil fuels.