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Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

AI Is Inevitable and Looks Like Jared Leto

The Tron films chart the decline of technological optimism, culminating in Tron: Ares' depiction of rival corporate forces shaping AI's future.
History
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

The Gilded Age: A Free Historical Documentary That Helps Make Sense of Our Own Fraught Times

The Gilded Age featured rapid industrial growth, extreme wealth inequality, concentrated corporate power, political corruption, and fierce debates over wealth distribution and government's purpose.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Supreme Court Has Always Been This Bad

The Supreme Court's decisions have empowered corporate interests, hollowed democratic institutions, and undermined civil and voting rights, exacerbating national crises.
#alien-franchise
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Television

'Alien: Earth' features a barefoot trillionaire. He echoes 'what's happening right now in the world,' says the actor who plays him.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Television

'Alien: Earth' features a barefoot trillionaire. He echoes 'what's happening right now in the world,' says the actor who plays him.

more#alien-franchise
Food & drink
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

What's behind your fork? - High Country News

A concentrated set of corporations, lawmakers, and individuals control Western U.S. food systems, often exploiting labor and resources while small alternatives seek to redistribute power.
#first-amendment
more#first-amendment
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

As Federal Chaos Ensues, Trustbusters Rise in the States

The Federal Trade Commission, under Trump-appointed chair Andrew Ferguson, cleared a merger between Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group, creating the world's largest advertising company, controlling over half of the industry.
US politics
Social justice
fromtime.com
3 months ago

We're Looking For Climate Solutions in the Wrong Places

Climate change is a symptom of an economic model driven by endless growth and corporate power, undermining environmental efforts.
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

Hochul's opponent spouts real estate rhetoric, too

"Is Delgado saying that businesses should not be able to buy, sell, rent, renovate, finance or otherwise invest in the housing market?"
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

National Review Condemns Trump for Acting Like a King' With Ominous Threat'

National Review criticized President Trump for overstepping authority, likening his ultimatum to Apple to that of a king—demanding production in the U.S. or else.
Apple
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour's competition policy: don't let big tech set the agenda | Editorial

Governments chase private investment, but often overlook who actually benefits, risking the economy's growth and fairness.
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Wells Fargo Wants to Privatize USPS. We Should Dismantle the Mega Bank Instead.

The Wells Fargo memo reveals a detailed plan for privatizing the USPS, which risks significant job cuts, service reductions, and increased rates for consumers.
Non-profit organizations
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Want to Stop Trump's Attacks on the NLRB? History Shows Strikes Are the Answer.

Protests alone may not suffice; a deeper understanding of historical context and broader actions are necessary to combat the current assaults on workers.
Canada news
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Canada's Liberal Party Will Face Down Trump. But Will It Address Inequality?

Canada's 2025 federal election results in a surprising Liberal minority government amidst economic crises and concerns about concentrated corporate power.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
5 months ago

Researchers sound alarm: How a few secretive AI companies could crush free society

Companies developing AI may inadvertently boost their power and capabilities, risking societal harm.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
5 months ago

Some AI Talent 'In Despair' Reportedly About Google DeepMind's Noncompete Rules

DeepMind's noncompete clauses severely limit employee mobility in the AI field, impacting career growth.
Former DeepMind employees report distress over restrictive contracts that delay new job opportunities.
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