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In the debate over the classification of gig workers, Massachusetts finds itself at the center of a legislative whirlwind, echoing a lengthy battle around California’s AB5 Gig-worker law. Proposals to reclassify Uber and Lyft drivers as employees rather than independent contractors have sparked heated discussions about labor rights and the unintended consequences of regulatory measures. Similar to its West Coast counterpart, Massachusetts is grappling with the question of how to ensure fair treatment and adequate protections for workers as part of the H1158/S627 bill, while preserving the flexibility and accessibility that have defined the gig economy. At the heart of this…
It’s not uncommon to feel uncomfortable with flying – but we’d probably all feel a bit better if we were sitting in first class, wouldn’t we? The lucky few might be able to pay for themselves, but for the rest of us, frequent flyer experts Flight Hacks have shared their top tips to get a free upgrade (and you can let us know your tips for getting upgrades in the comments box above)…Stay loyal to one airlineMany airlines have a rewards scheme that offers free upgrades, early check-in and even free flights to loyal customers. One research survey found 80% of staff said…
Deliver new ad experiences with generative AIAt Google I/O, we announced new generative AI capabilities coming to Search. These new experiences will make Search smarter and simpler, and Search will continue to be a jumping-off point to the best of the web, including your business. As the future of Search evolves, the future of advertising will evolve too — bringing more opportunities to grow your business and showcase your brand.This new Search Generative Experience (SGE) can be found in Search Labs, a place to access Google Search experiments. At I/O, we showed how ads will appear above and below this new…
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Against a challenging macro backdrop, freelance work matters more than ever. And the innovations that support those freelancers have taken on a new prominence. That’s the tack that Upwork executives emphasized on their company’s first quarter 2024 earnings call Wednesday (May 1), shedding light on the evolving landscape of the gig economy and the impact of innovative payment solutions on the sector, while also stressing the impact of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). “We have been at the forefront of every major technology-driven shift in how work gets done over the last 20 years, and in the age of…
A new update is rolling out for the Nothing Phone (2a) that brings a nice set of features to the new mid-ranger. One of the most exciting ones is the addition of ChatGPT widgets directly on your home screen, so you can chat with the AI whenever you want.Originally released for the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing OS 2.5.5 update also includes some useful camera upgrades and a few other handy fixes. For example, the changelog (as noted by Nothing) highlights better auto-brightness settings and improved calls with Android Auto. Here is everything included in the changelog: ChatGPT integration:New gesture option…
Takatoshi Ito is currently an academic at Columbia University academic: was deputy vice minister for international affairs at Japan’s finance ministry from 1999-2001was a private-sector member of the government’s top economic council for two years until 2008He spoke with Reuters:”By hammering speculative moves with intervention, the authorities are trying to generate market expectations that 160 could be the dollar/yen’s ceiling” “When the yen’s decline is proceeding gradually reflecting interest-rate differentials, it’s hard to change the trend with currency intervention,” Ito said. “If the yen’s weakness continues and has a pass-through on inflation, two rate hikes by end-year could become an…
Artificial intelligence (AI)Challenger to market leader OpenAI says it wants to ‘meet users where they are’ and become part of users’ everyday lifeOpenAI’s ChatGPT is facing serious competition, as the company’s rival Anthropic brings its Claude chatbot to iPhones. Anthropic, led by a group of former OpenAI staff who quit over differences with chief executive Sam Altman, have a product that already beats ChatGPT on some measures of intelligence, and now wants to win over everyday users.“In today’s world, smartphones are at the centre of how people interact with technology. To make Claude a true AI assistant, it’s crucial that…
In a return to its roots, the LA County Fair reintroduces livestock competitions for 2024 with an added wrinkle of oral presentations by exhibitors. (Photo by Will Lester / SCNG file) In the years B.C. (that’s before Covid), something familiar was just missing at the LA County Fair. For a decade, the Fair, which was founded a century ago to herald its agricultural roots, had turned away from holding livestock competitions, including those involving young people. But after the pandemic closed the Fair for two years, there was a change of thinking that livestock competitions should again have a place…
In Q1’2024, more employees in South Korea embrace side jobs, with shifts among younger demographics being most prevalent. Soaring inflation and stagnant wages have been driving a surge in moonlighting among employees in South Korea, particularly those in their 40s and younger, according to new data. Statistics Korea data revealed a significant uptick in the number of employees in South Korea engaging in side jobs during Q1’2024. A total of 552,037 individuals were juggling multiple sources of income, marking a 22.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023. While individuals aged 60 and above traditionally led in seeking supplementary…
