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Optifye.ai, a Y Combinator-backed startup, sparked massive social media backlash this week after its demo went viral. The video, which shows how the company’s AI-powered cameras track factory workers in real-time, quickly caught fire online, with criticism flooding in on X and Hacker News. In the clip, a supervisor calls out an underperforming worker, sparking a wider conversation about surveillance, workers’ rights, and the growing role of AI in the workplace. Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff and Anthony Ha are breaking down the week’s biggest stories, including the Optifye.ai controversy, the wider concerns about AI…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Retired Army Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins will step down in June from his post as the first Black superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute after the school’s board voted against extending his contract Friday.In a 10-6 vote, the school’s Board of Visitors, an advisory group appointed by the governor, opted out of extending Wins’ contract after meeting in a closed session shielded from the public. The ouster of Wins, a 1985 alumnus who served more than three decades in the Army, comes in the wake of increased diversity efforts at the school in recent years…

As 2025 unfolds, the wealth management sector finds itself at a pivotal moment, shaped by global economic shifts, technological advancements, and evolving investor expectations. A combination of geopolitical uncertainty, demographic changes, and digital transformation is forcing firms to reassess their strategies to remain competitive in an increasingly complex environment.Kidbrooke, which offers a unified analytics platform for investment and wealth, recently explored four of the key trends shaping the industry in 2025.One of the key factors influencing wealth management strategies this year is the changing global economic and political landscape.The outcome of the U.S. elections could trigger renewed trade tensions, protectionist…

Selecting the right ESG reporting solution has become a crucial decision for companies aiming to manage their sustainability reporting obligations efficiently.With the regulatory landscape evolving rapidly, particularly under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), organisations must ensure they have a robust solution in place to streamline data collection, manage reporting complexities, and remain compliant.Drawing from hands-on experience supporting firms across industries, Greenomy has answered 11 key questions every organisation should ask when evaluating ESG reporting software.1. Does the ESG reporting solution fit your budget?The first step is understanding whether the platform aligns with your organisation’s sustainability reporting budget. In…

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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says she has serious concerns about the British government’s reported demand that Apple provide backdoor access to any data stored in the cloud. In a written response to members of Congress, Gabbard said this week that such a demand would violate Americans’ rights and raise concerns about a foreign government pressuring a U.S.-based technology company. “This would be a clear and egregious violation of Americans’ privacy and civil liberties,” Gabbard told Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., who had written to express their worries. Apple announced last week that it would…

The European Union’s move to revise its sustainability reporting rules, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), is generating considerable attention across the corporate landscape.However, many businesses across Europe have already begun preparing for their ESG reporting obligations. The potential revisions could impact a wide range of companies, but much remains uncertain. Position Green, an automated ESG compliance platform, recently took a closer look at what’s known so far — and what’s still just speculation — as companies continue to navigate this evolving regulatory environment.The term “Omnibus” refers to a legislative process used by the EU where several related laws…

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — A school bus driver safely evacuated 15 students after the vehicle caught fire while headed to school in a Cleveland suburb, getting the children out moments before the bus became engulfed in flames in a residential area.No injuries were reported in Thursday morning’s fire in Cleveland Heights, which was quickly brought under control by firefighters. The blaze apparently started behind a rear wheel, according to the Cleveland Heights-University Heights school district, but the cause remains under investigation.The bus was headed to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights when the driver noticed the fire and told…

Topline Inflation slowed to its lowest level in seven months in January, according to a key measure of price changes released Friday morning, though the Federal Reserve’s favored inflation metric remains stuck above policymakers’ goal. A shopper at a New York City location of Whole Foods earlier this month.Getty Images Key Facts The Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditure index rose 2.5% from January 2024 to last month, matching consensus economist estimates of 2.5% PCE inflation. And core PCE, which excludes the often volatile price swings of the often volatile price swings of food and energy, rose 2.6% year-over-year, also meeting…