First Solar Finds That Forced Labor Was Used in Its Malaysian Ops
First Solar panels in the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County, Calif., in March 2023....
Indiana Tests if the Heartland Can Transform Into a Chip Hub
In Lebanon, Ind., 10,000 acres of fields are being transformed into what could become an innovation hub for the chip industry....
Tech Firms Once Powered New York’s Economy. Now They’re Scaling Back.
Many technology companies are seeking to sublet empty office space in New York after laying off workers and because many of their employees are working...
Tesla Wants to Double Size of Its German Factory
Tesla’s plan for its factory in Grünheide, Germany, includes doubling its production of battery cells....
Generative A.I. Can Add $4.4 Trillion in Value to Global Economy, Study Says
A robot that can speak and answer questions at a technology fair in Germany in April. A new report estimated that half of all work...
Spotify Podcast Layoffs Will Affect Gimlet and Parcast Workers
Media companies have been cutting podcast jobs and curbing budgets after years of investment in the industry....
Minnesota Passes Bill Seeking to Ensure Minimum Wage for Gig Workers
If the governor signs the bill, the new law will require Uber and Lyft to pay drivers at least $1.45 per mile they drive a...
Why Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Vulnerable to Labor Strife
Amazon Labor Union supporters rallied near Amazon’s air hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron, Ky., in March....
Will a Chatbot Write the Next ‘Succession’?
Will a Chatbot Write the Next ‘Succession’? When the union representing Hollywood writers laid out its list of objectives for contract negotiations with studios this...
California Economy Is on Edge After Tech Layoffs and Studio Cutbacks
While the California economy maintains its powerhouse status, the state’s most-powerful sectors — including tech companies and supply chain logistics — have struggled to keep...