US Firms Use Software to Sanction Workers at 16 Times European Rate, OECD Finds
Two-thirds of US businesses use software to sanction underperforming staff compared to 4% in four major European economies, according to survey data from the OECD.
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Two-thirds of US businesses use software to sanction underperforming staff compared to 4% in four major European economies, according to survey data from the OECD.
Global government regulators are converging on a 2030 deadline to prepare critical systems for post-quantum cryptography, but differing regional strategies are creating compliance hurdles for international businesses.
The European Union is preparing to introduce the EU KIDS Act, a legislative proposal that would prohibit children under 15 from opening autonomous social media or online gaming accounts while banning engagement mechanics like endless scrolling.
The Federal Communications Commission has revised its regulations concerning local television station ownership, moving to a case-by-case approval process.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate a rule that previously limited a single company's television station ownership to 39% of American households.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate the national broadcast ownership cap, replacing it with a granular, case-by-case review process for consolidation proposals.
A group of House Republicans, led by Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, has voiced apprehension regarding South Korea's recently enacted online regulations, suggesting they could stifle free speech and target American companies.
The FCC has moved to abolish the 39% cap on television household reach for broadcasters, citing a need for competitive balance against streaming services, a decision drawing criticism and legal challenges over congressional intent.
Upcoming European Union regulations are poised to influence smartphone design, potentially ushering in a return to more easily replaceable batteries for consumer devices.
A California labor union has initiated legal action against the state regarding new regulations that permit the operation of self-driving trucks on public roads.
A U.S. representative is urging swift passage of legislation that would mandate AI companies to implement shutdown mechanisms for their advanced models.
Subtext, a texting platform connecting media companies, brands, artists, and creators with their audiences, has been named "Overall Conversational Marketing Company of the Year" in the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Awards.
Chevron and Williams are making significant investments in power generation for data centers, signaling a new revenue stream for the fossil fuel industry.
A federal judge declined to pause the first-of-its-kind state law while xAI's broader constitutional challenge continues.
Apple still set a quarterly services record, but regulatory pressure and softer gaming activity limited growth in key areas.