They just formed the biggest tech worker union in the US. They plan to rein in AI and curb layoffs
www.bloodinthemachine.com
"Who AI benefits and who it immiserates often is based on who gets to decide how it’s used. We know how tech is used on the day to day. We should be at the table as well."
  • FarraigePlaisteaċ (sé/é)@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 months ago

    I have mixed feelings on this. Tech workers are often the henchmen of borderline evil organisations. They’re looking for a place at the table, rather than to hold the companies accountable.

    Of course, if it’s not as easy to lay them off maybe they can afford to risk holding them to account. I’m sceptical though.

    • Amju Wolf@pawb.socialEnglish
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      6 months ago

      There are tens of millions of tech jobs, the vast, vast majority of which is doing boring stuff like running the websites you visit.

      …and then in their free time some create platforms like the one you’re on roght now, for free. So the generalization you made therr isn’t that appreciated.