Tag: GMB
Disney invests $1.5 billion into maker of Fortnite, Nuclear Fusion energy record set
Disney's chief executive, Bob Iger, has announced a series of moves which he hopes will bring "significant growth" to the entertainment giant. The plans include streaming an exclusive version of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert movie on Disney+. The firm will also invest $1.5bn (£1.2bn) in Epic Games, the maker of the hugely popular video…
Tech Digest daily roundup: WhatsApp rolls out new features for Groups
WhatsApp groups can now be brought together under one umbrella with the launch of a new communities feature. Rolling out from today, it's designed so that updates can be sent to everyone across all groups in one go, while still allowing for smaller discussions within the individual groups. Think of it like a Russian stacking…
Tech Digest daily round up: Microsoft President warns of AI threat on Panorama
Life as depicted in George Orwell’s 1984 “could come to pass in 2024” if lawmakers don’t protect the public against artificial intelligence, Microsoft’s president has warned. Speaking to BBC's Panorama, Brad Smith said it will be "difficult to catch up” with the rapidly advancing technology. The programme explores China’s increasing use of AI to monitor…
GMB Union sues Uber over drivers’ rights, health and safety standards.
The GMB Union is suing online taxi service Uber claiming it is not providing basic workers' rights to its drivers, such as holidays and a minimum wage. It also claims the company doesn't adhere to health and safety standards, including making sure drivers take a break or work a maximum number of hours per week.…
