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Target Practice

Sophia Goodfriend The New York Review of Books
Artificial intelligence systems—now an integral part of the Israeli war machine—began as tools developed to surveil every aspect of Palestinian life.

Nebraska Wants Data Centers To Come Clean About Water Usage

Anila Yoganathan Grist
The industry can be a black box of information. But as the state deals with persistent drought, residents and regulators want more answers. Data centers could bring about water shortages in a state where water availability can vary widely.

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How Labor Unions Are Tackling AI and Midterm Elections

Kimberly Adams, Meredith Garretson Morbey and Erika Soderstrom Marketplace
Liz Shuler, President of the AFL-CIO, told some world leaders at Davos that if we don't manage the transition to AI well, people could revolt.

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AI and the Working Class

Karl Zimmerman, UE Research Director UE
The Economy, the Environment, and the Future of Work
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