Data workers detail exploitation by tech industry in DAIR report
The essential labor of data work, like moderation and annotation, is systematically hidden from those who benefit from the fruits of that labor. A new project puts the lived experiences of data workers around the world in the spotlight, showing firsthand the costs and opportunities of tech work abroad. Many
Read MoreTechCrunch Space: SpaceX’s big plans for Starship in Florida
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Read More10 Questions on Leading Gen AI and Driving Digital Transformation
I recently recorded an episode of the Politely Pushy podcast with Eric Chemi, sponsored by Bospar. We discussed how to make digital transformation a core competency, a favorite topic, and the heart of what I do at StarCIO. Organizations must reinvent themselves every couple of years because of market, customer,
Read MoreValuations of startups have quietly rebounded to all-time highs. Some investors say the slump is over.
Generative AI businesses aside, the last couple of years have been relatively difficult for venture-backed companies. Very few startups were able to raise funding at prices that exceeded their previous valuations. Now, approximately two years after the venture slump began in early 2022, some investors, like IVP general partner Tom
Read More30 data science interview questions (and answers) from basic to senior level
Are you captivated by the power of data to solve problems and drive decisions? If so, a career in data science might be an ideal path for you. As a data scientist, you will uncover patterns and predictions that optimize business processes and pave the way for pioneering innovations. With
Read MoreApple removes VPN apps at request of Russian authorities, say app makers
VPN makers report having received a notification from Apple that their apps have been removed from the App Store in Russia. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreAriane 6 is the future of European heavy-lift launch — for better or worse
Europe’s next-generation launch vehicle, the Ariane 6, is poised to lift off for the first time tomorrow, as the continent looks to build out sovereign access to space and ensure European missions are launched by European rockets. The heavy-lift rocket will launch from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana,
Read MoreSubstack rival Ghost federates its first newsletter
Over the past few days, Ghost says it has achieved two major milestones in its move to become a federated service. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreSamsung Unpacked 2024: What we expect and how to watch Wednesday’s hardware event
The Samsung event will feature updates to the Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, as well as more details on the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy AI. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreChris’ Corner: Incremental Adoption
One of the reasons I can’t stop thinking about native Web Components is how you can use them anywhere. “Incremental adoption” is the fancy phrase, I suppose. We’ve even started using them on the new editor for CodePen we’re still hard at work on to solve some interesting issues I’m
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