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‎Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers are reportedly prepared to leave the city if socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the upcoming mayoral race. A new survey conducted by J.L. Partners revealed that about 9% of New York City’s 8.4 million residents — roughly 765,000 people — said they would “definitely” move out if Mamdani becomes the city’s 111th mayor, according to a report from the Daily Mail. ‎ Poll shows 765,000 New Yorkers may leave if Zohran Mamdani wins mayoral race, raising concerns over major economic and population impacts. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎If realized, that departure would mirror the populations of entire U.S. cities such as Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, or Seattle leaving simultaneously. Another 25% of residents, approximately 2.12 million people, stated they would “consider” leaving the city following a Mamdani victory. ‎ ‎High-income earners also expressed intentions to relocate. The poll found that 7% of those making over $250,000 annually said they woul...

‎Amazon’s latest round of layoffs has redrawn the lines of workplace automation. Just days after reports surfaced suggesting the company might replace warehouse workers with robots, the e-commerce giant confirmed that 14,000 corporate positions—primarily middle managers—will be cut. ‎ Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as AI reshapes white-collar work, signaling a major shift in how automation impacts management roles. ‎Skynesher/Getty Images ‎ ‎The decision, which affects about 4% of Amazon’s white-collar workforce, is part of a restructuring aimed at reducing bureaucracy and streamlining operations. According to Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience, the move will help the company stay agile as it expands its investment in generative AI technologies. ‎ ‎AI Takes Over Managerial Tasks ‎ ‎Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has previously emphasized the company’s pivot toward automation in decision-making and planning. Generative AI tools are now capable of per...

‎Amazon is advancing its automation strategy as it expands the use of robots in warehouses across the United States. According to a recent report from The New York Times, internal company documents indicate that Amazon is exploring the deployment of more robots to handle warehouse operations, a move that could significantly reshape its workforce over the next decade. ‎ ‎Amazon plans to expand warehouse robotics, with reports suggesting up to 600,000 jobs could be replaced by 2033, per leaked documents. ‎Amazon ‎ ‎The leaked documents suggest that Amazon’s growing reliance on warehouse robots could potentially replace around 600,000 human jobs by 2033. The report notes that while large-scale layoffs were not explicitly mentioned, automation could reduce the company’s need to hire new employees as demand continues to rise. ‎ ‎Amazon’s internal discussions also highlight efforts to soften the impact on communities that may experience job losses. The report describes how the co...

‎After years of dismissing Facebook as a platform for older audiences, creators are now rediscovering it as one of the most profitable spaces in social media. Influencer and comedian Anwar Jibawi, who once neglected his Facebook page, began noticing a steady rise in the payments he received from the platform. The unexpected surge prompted him to ramp up his posting frequency to around ten comedy sketches per day, eventually turning Facebook into one of his leading income streams—reportedly reaching six figures monthly. ‎ ‎Facebook’s revamped monetization program has creators like Anwar Jibawi and Maggie McGaugh earning major income from viral videos and posts. ‎Elizaveta Starkova/Getty Images  ‎ ‎The rise in creator earnings follows a major policy shift in Facebook’s monetization system introduced last fall. The platform now compensates creators based on post performance metrics rather than a percentage of ad revenue. This update has transformed the way influencers appr...

‎Amazon has reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to resolve allegations that the company used deceptive practices to enroll consumers into its Prime membership program and made cancellations difficult. The resolution marks one of the largest settlements in the history of the FTC. ‎ ‎Amazon settles FTC lawsuit for $2.5B over deceptive Prime sign-up and cancellation tactics, affecting 35M consumers and reshaping subscription practices. ‎Arif Hudaverdi Yaman/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images ‎ ‎The settlement includes a $1 billion civil penalty paid to the U.S. government and $1.5 billion in consumer refunds. Approximately 35 million affected Prime members may be eligible to receive up to $51 each. This agreement follows a lawsuit filed by the FTC in 2023 and comes just days into a jury trial in Seattle. ‎ ‎FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated that the case involved "sophisticated subscription traps" and cited internal evidence that ...

‎States across the U.S. have begun enacting laws to regulate AI-powered therapy apps, responding to a growing number of users turning to artificial intelligence for mental health support. These early laws reflect the complexity of governing fast-evolving technology and reveal gaps in protection that concern developers, policymakers, and mental health advocates alike. ‎ ‎States regulate AI therapy apps amid rising use, but inconsistent laws leave gaps as federal oversight and safety concerns grow across mental health tech. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎AI chatbots are being used by millions for emotional support, often in the absence of available or affordable mental health care. With no uniform federal standards in place, state-level interventions vary significantly, both in scope and enforcement. ‎ ‎Varying State Approaches to AI Mental Health Apps ‎ ‎This year, states including Illinois and Nevada passed laws banning the use of AI in mental health treatment. Illinois imposes fines up ...