The Shifting Landscape of Open Source: Companies Abandoning Community-Driven Models
A growing trend sees companies transitioning away from open source licenses, citing concerns over commercial exploitation and the need to protect their bottom line.
Tech Industry
Google Abandons Diversity Hiring Targets, Reviews DEI Programs Amidst Industry Shift
Google joins Amazon and Meta in rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion measures, citing compliance with court rulings and executive orders.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Reaffirms DEI Commitment Despite Meta's Cuts
Mark Zuckerberg's charity, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, assures employees it will maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, separate from Meta's recent scaling back.
Meta Sued by Former Director for Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation
A former Meta director alleges sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in a lawsuit, citing a culture of abuse and neglect at the tech giant.
Former Apple Engineer Apologizes for Leaking Confidential Info to Journalists
Ex-Apple engineer Andrew Aude apologizes for sharing sensitive company info with journalists, leading to a lawsuit that was eventually dismissed.
Amazon Warehouse Workers in North Carolina Vote Against Unionization
In a recent election, workers at an Amazon warehouse in Garner, North Carolina voted against unionizing, with 74.7% opposing the move, despite claims of intimidation by the company.
Apple Shareholders Reject Anti-DEI Proposal Amid Industry Shift
Apple shareholders vote against proposal to end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, bucking trend of tech companies scaling back DEI programs
Data Scientist Slams Elon Musk's 'Chaotic' Management Style, Warns of Brain Drain in US Government
Rumman Chowdhury, a data scientist and former Twitter executive, criticizes Elon Musk's management style, warning of a brain drain in the US government following mass layoffs and chaotic restructuring.
Google to Introduce User Choice Billing in UK, Giving Developers Alternative Payment Options
Google will allow UK developers to offer alternative billing options alongside Google Play's native system, following regulatory pressure and antitrust probes.