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Chinese Workers Horrified as Bosses Direct Them to Train Their AI Replacements

Chinese Workers Horrified as Bosses Direct Them to Train Their AI Replacements

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech For years, a buzzy Silicon Valley startup called Mercor has been hiring an army of desperate job-seekers — often including educated and underemployed experts — to train AI models to replace them in the workforce. It’s a grim facet of an AI-dominated future in which the business world continues to push for automation, hoping to wean itself off relying on pesky and expensive human labor once and for all. As MIT Tech Review reports, an eerily similar situation is now playing out in China. Workers told the publication that their bosses are directing them to painstakingly document their workflows with the eventual goal of automating specific tasks using AI agents, such as OpenClaw, an open-source piece of software that has become immensely popular in the country. Chinese employees already got an early glimpse of what an AI agent-led future could look like. A GitHub project called Colleague Skill, which was originally set up as a joke, went viral …

Formula One bosses agree rule changes after Max Verstappen criticism and safety fears

Formula One bosses agree rule changes after Max Verstappen criticism and safety fears

Published by Sam Flores

Formula One bosses have bowed to significant pressure from drivers and fans, agreeing to implement immediate changes to the sport’s rulebook following widespread criticism, particularly from four-time world champion Max Verstappen. The adjustments, described as tweaks rather than wholesale reforms, are set to debut at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix on 3 May. Verstappen has been the most vocal critic among the grid, expressing strong disapproval of the current regulations which mandate a 50-50 split between combustion and electrical power. His concerns centre on the necessity for drivers to meticulously manage their battery, often forcing them to lift off the throttle during qualifying laps, and what he terms “gimmicks” like a boost button for overtaking. Fan frustrations have also been widely aired online. Following a summit involving F1, its governing body the FIA, and team principals, several key modifications have been finalised. To enable drivers to push harder for longer in qualifying, energy harvesting will be reduced from eight megajoules to seven, while the hybrid power unit’s output will increase from 250kw to 350kw. Ollie …

BBC bosses ‘to interview Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly replacements’

BBC bosses ‘to interview Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly replacements’

Published by Sam Flores

BBC bosses reportedly plan to hold Strictly Come Dancing presenter auditions this week. Nine stars are in contention for the Strictly jobs, after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly quit the hit TV series in 2025. A source told The Sun newspaper: “It’s not just about reading autocue. They’ll be looking at how people work together and humour is a massive part of it. There’s everything to play for.” The likes of Rylan Clark, Emma Willis, Tom Allen, Angela Scanlon and Alex Jones are all in contention for the Strictly roles. However, BBC bosses are said to be approaching the auditions with an open mind. The insider shared: “They really want to bring the fun this year. It’s all about chemistry and who clicks instantly and can keep the energy up live on air. “They could stick with two female hosts as that’s worked brilliantly. But they’re also open to mixing it up. “If Rylan and Tom Allen click, that could be a hilarious pairing. Equally, they could even introduce a third presenter to shake things …

News agency bosses at Reuters and PA explain differing ‘red line’ on use of AI

News agency bosses at Reuters and PA explain differing ‘red line’ on use of AI

Published by Sam Flores

Alessandra Galloni, editor-in-chief of Reuters, and Jack Lefley, editor-in-chief of PA Media, speaking at the Society of Editors Future of News Conference on Tuesday 17 March 2026. Picture: Lucy Young Reuters and PA Media have different “red lines” curbing the extent to which they will use AI for customer-facing content, according to the news agencies’ top editors. PA Media editor-in-chief Jack Lefley said the UK-based news agency has an “unambiguous” take on AI: “We use it to support our journalists and enrich their journalism, but never to replace them.” He cited tasks like transcription, archive retrieval and trawling huge datasets to “get important information into the public domain, in the public interest, faster. But we would never use it to generate content.” PA Media rolled out the use of AI in 2018 to help with data-driven stories with the RADAR project, which saw human journalists write templated data stories which were then localised. Lefley said PA focuses on having “reporters, photographers, and videographers out on jobs, in courtrooms, in Parliament, in institutions, and sending that …

SEC’s ex-enforcement chief clashed with bosses before leaving, Reuters sources say

SEC’s ex-enforcement chief clashed with bosses before leaving, Reuters sources say

Published by Sam Flores

Margaret Ryan, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. Source: Harvard Law School The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s top enforcement official, who left abruptly last week, had clashed with agency leaders over the direction of its enforcement program, including the handling of cases with ties to President Donald Trump and his family, according to three people familiar with the matter. SEC Enforcement Division Director Margaret Ryan resigned last Monday after just over six months on the job, Reuters was the first to report. Her resignation email, seen by Reuters, did not say why she was leaving. Ryan declined to comment when reached by phone and text. Two of the people said Ryan wanted to be more aggressive in pursuing charges for fraud and other misconduct including in cases that touched the president’s circle, but faced resistance from SEC chair Paul Atkins and other top Republican political appointees. A spokesperson for the SEC said that, under Atkins, the agency made enforcement decisions based on facts, the law, and policy, not on politics: “In every case, …

You Can Tell If Your Job Respects You By The Way Your Boss Handles Your Financial Problems

You Can Tell If Your Job Respects You By The Way Your Boss Handles Your Financial Problems

Published by Jenni Sidey

If it’s not blatantly obvious where you stand on your job, an attorney on TikTok shared a way to gauge your boss’s respect for you as an employee. It all has to do with how they respond to problems regarding your finances. Respect is vital in the workplace. In fact, according to Harvard Business Review, respect is the most important leadership factor for employees. Those who feel respected at their job report better health and well-being, greater job satisfaction, and even higher levels of engagement, productivity, and focus while at work. They are also more likely to find meaning in their job and stay at their place of work for longer. But despite the benefits for both employees and employers, over half of employees don’t feel respected by their leaders.   An attorney claimed that the way your boss reacts to your financial ‘problems’ is a direct reflection of their respect for you.  Ryan Stygar, known as Attorney Ryan on social media, shared in a TikTok a telltale sign that your boss respects you. “If there’s ever a problem with your …

Strictly bosses torn between Bradley Walsh, Rylan Clark or Johannes Radebe

Strictly bosses torn between Bradley Walsh, Rylan Clark or Johannes Radebe

Published by Sam Flores

Strictly Come Dancing bosses are torn between Bradley Walsh, Rylan Clark or Johannes Radebe to present the show. The trio are in the running to be one of the people to replace departed co-presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the BBC One dance show as TV bosses are keen to have a male presenter for the first time since Sir Bruce Forsyth. A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Bradley and Rylan have been tipped for the gig, but Johannes is a new contender. “All are very keen to land the role and offer a different perspective. “The intention would be to team the chosen man up with a female. It will be a return to the years when Tess co-hosted with Bruce, which was a very popular format. “The show’s executive producers feel Bradley has a similar style to Bruce — he can tell jokes, sing and has lots of charisma. “Rylan has a massive fanbase and used to host Strictly spin-off It Takes Two, while Johannes offers expertise.” Show bosses are said …

Trust bosses to lead DfE KS3 alliance

Trust bosses to lead DfE KS3 alliance

Published by skeptic

MAT chiefs selected to spearhead Labour’s bid to make pupils’ transition into secondary less ‘challenging’ MAT chiefs selected to spearhead Labour’s bid to make pupils’ transition into secondary less ‘challenging’ More from this theme Recent articles Prominent academy trust bosses Becks Boomer-Clark and Lesley Powell will lead the government’s push to improve children’s transition into secondary school. The CEOs – who run Lift Schools and the North East Learning Trust – will oversee a national alliance that ministers say will “drive innovation and build the evidence base for what works” at key stage 3. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson said their “experience will be invaluable in spreading best practice across the country and supporting all children to achieve and thrive in these crucial years of adolescence”. “For too many children this transition is challenging – engagement can fall, absence can rise and opportunities begin to narrow with disadvantaged pupils impacted the most,” she said. “That’s why I’m determined to give these years the focus they deserve.” ‘More important than ever’ The Department for Education said the …

Billie Piper’s Doctor Who future ‘revealed’ as BBC bosses ‘search for new Time Lord’

Billie Piper’s Doctor Who future ‘revealed’ as BBC bosses ‘search for new Time Lord’

Published by Sam Flores

The future of Doctor Who has been thrown into fresh uncertainty amid claims the once-coveted role of the Time Lord has become a “poisoned chalice”. Following Ncuti Gatwa’s recent departure — which saw his Doctor regenerate in a shock twist — speculation has swirled over who will next step into the Tardis. Insiders now claim bosses are quietly sounding out actors across the industry, despite the show currently being on pause. Fans were stunned when Gatwa’s regeneration appeared to transform into Billie Piper — who famously played Rose Tyler between 2005 and 2006 — prompting immediate speculation she could be returning as the Doctor herself. However, reports suggest Piper is not set to take on the role full-time, and her longer-term involvement remains unclear. Billie Piper made a surprise appearance when Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor regenerated (PA Media) According to reports, producers remain committed to delivering a 2026 Christmas special, though filming has yet to begin. Any potential successor is said to be seeking clarity over whether the role would extend beyond a one-off festive episode. …

Bosses throwing whiteboard dusters: Why some workers closed the door on SME employers

Bosses throwing whiteboard dusters: Why some workers closed the door on SME employers

Published by Sam Flores

“The boss would just gaslight you into thinking you’re not doing enough. And they will use that as an excuse not to remunerate you fairly or give a fair increment,” said the 29-year-old. In fact, Adrian knew of an employee at an SME where he used to work who got promoted and handed more responsibilities, but was severely underpaid by market standards. When grievances arise, many find themselves having no proper channel – if any at all – to give their feedback. Mr Royston Loh, 37, who worked in an SME dealing with semiconductors five years ago as an employee engagement executive, said that while his former company had an HR manager, who was not a boss, the manager was “far too young and inexperienced”. This coupled with the company’s lack of proper systems, guidelines and processes, especially in terms of resolving any work conflicts or HR issues made it challenging, he said. “Each issue that came up was handled differently than another based on the whim of the CEO,” said Mr Loh. “It became …