Tag: tech industry
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Elon Musk Faces a $15 Million Lawsuit from Cards Against Humanity
The renowned publisher of the risqué game, Cards Against Humanity, LLC, has made a public announcement about its intention to file a lawsuit against the wealthy tech entrepreneur Elon Musk . The lawsuit arises from allegations that waste from SpaceX, Musk’s space travel company, was illegally dumped onto a protected piece of land. The protected…
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Over 500 Developers at Blizzard Vote to Create Microsoft’s Largest Comprehensive Union for World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft developers have become the second-largest union at Microsoft, with over 500 employees joining efforts. Following a similar move by 241 Bethesda Games Studios staffers, this new union – known as the World of Warcraft GameMakers Guild – includes members from every department, from designers to producers, spanning across offices in California and…
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Report: Microsoft Allegedly Shuts Down a DEI Team, Dismisses Several Employees
Microsoft has reportedly disbanded a key Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, leading to multiple staff layoffs. The company’s decision to eliminate the team was revealed in an internal email sent by the now-former team leader, who also accused the tech giant of “harassment and toxicity.” This move comes as Microsoft and other major tech…
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Discord to Cut Jobs of 17 Percent of Its Workforce
Today, I am sharing a difficult announcement. In our pursuit to better serve our users, business, and mission, we have taken the unfortunate step to reduce our workforce by 17%, letting go of 170 talented colleagues. Over the last few years, our company has grown significantly and while we’ve made remarkable strides in serving our…
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Unity to Cut 25% of its Staff
Unity, the multiplatform game engine company, has announced that it will be reducing its workforce by about 25%, which accounts for approximately 1,800 of its employees. The layoffs, which affect all segments of the company, are to be completed by March 2024 and is part of the company’s restructuring to refocus on its core business.…