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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d ago
The Atlantic | What if Your Boss Monitored Your Emotions? by Ellen Cushing AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The Atlantic article “What if Your Boss Monitored Your Emotions?” warns that AI‑driven emotion‑recognition tools—often called affective computing—are rapidly moving from niche applications such as mental‑health apps and marketing gimmicks into everyday workplace surveillance, tracking everything from facial expressions in Zoom meetings to tone of voice in call‑center logs, keystrokes, and even biometric data from office furniture. Companies like MorphCast, MetLife, Burger King, and HireVue already license these systems to gauge employee mood, engagement, and “agreeability,” promising managers granular insights into productivity while often bypassing consent. Although the EU has banned non‑medical use of emotion AI, the global market is projected to triple to $9 billion by 2030, and the technology is expanding into white‑collar jobs via tools that analyze chat sentiment, meeting attention, and interview affect. The piece highlights the inherent flaws and biases of current models—misreading scowls as anger, reinforcing racial stereotypes, and misapplying clinical frameworks to complex human expressions—while noting that legal protections for workers are weak and that such surveillance can amplify stress, erode autonomy, and enable indiscriminate disciplinary actions. Ultimately, the author argues that while proponents claim AI can reveal hidden patterns and improve safety or mental health, the reality is that quantifying emotions remains scientifically dubious, and a future where every facial twitch influences one’s livelihood raises profound ethical and dignity concerns. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/05/worker-surveillance-emotion-ai/687029/?utm_source=feed #MorphCast #EuropeanUnion
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
Sweden Herald - Latest Sweden News | Trump's new tariff threat hits Volvo Cars, leaving it uncomfortable by Sweden Herald AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. President Donald Trump has warned that tariffs on European‑made cars exported to the United States could rise from 15 % to 25 % as early as next week, a move he says is meant to punish the EU for not honoring trade agreements. While the threat is part of a broader series of trade warnings that have yet to materialize, analysts say Volvo Cars could be the most exposed, because only a small fraction of its U.S. sales—about 120‑125 000 vehicles annually—come from its Charleston, South Carolina plant, which produces the EX90 SUV and will soon add the XC60. With U.S. electric‑vehicle subsidies recently withdrawn, Volvo’s U.S. sales have already fallen 32 % in the first quarter, and additional tariffs would further strain the automaker’s already challenging market position. Read more: https://swedenherald.com/article/trumps-new-tariff-threat-hits-volvo-cars-leaving-it-uncomfortable #DonaldTrump #VolvoCars #EuropeanUnion #Handelsbanken #HampusEngellau #TruthSocial #businessnews
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 2d ago
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera | Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. United States President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on European Union‑made cars and trucks will be raised to 25 percent, a move he says is justified by the EU’s failure to comply with the recently negotiated “Turnberry” trade deal that had set most tariffs at 15 percent; he added that vehicles produced in U.S. plants would face no duty. The increase, slated to take effect next week, comes amid a fragile global economy strained by the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran and follows a Supreme Court ruling that limited Trump’s authority to impose emergency tariffs, capping EU duties at 10 percent. German auto‑industry leader Hildegard Mueller urged both sides to honour the agreement, warning that the higher tariff could raise costs for U.S. consumers, while analysts note that previous tariff hikes have largely been absorbed by businesses and passed on to shoppers, with the administration preparing to issue refunds to firms that have already paid the duties. Read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/1/trump-announces-25-percent-tariffs-on-european-union-cars-trucks?traffic_source=rss #DonaldTrump #EuropeanUnion #TurnberryAgreement #VDA #HildegardMueller
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · 3d ago
Domani: La vendetta di Trump. Annuncia dazi al 25 per cento sull’automotive dell’Unione europea L’annuncio del tycoon riguarda «auto e camion importati negli Stati Uniti» da paesi dell’Ue. Il presidente ha chiarito che se le aziende europee produrranno in America non ci sarà invece alcun dazio Trump’s revenge. Announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union automobiles. The tycoon’s announcement concerns “cars and trucks imported into the United States” from EU countries. The president clarified that if European companies produce in America, there will be no tariffs instead. #25percent #EuropeanUnion #theUnitedStates #European #America https://www.editorialedomani.it/politica/mondo/la-vendetta-di-trump-annuncia-dazi-al-25-per-cento-sullautomotive-dellunione-europea-fifs3gb8
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 5d ago
NPR Topics: News | EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram by The Associated Press AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The European Union has accused Meta of failing to prevent under‑13 children from signing up for and using Facebook and Instagram, violating the bloc’s Digital Services Act that mandates robust protections for minors. EU officials say Meta lacks effective measures to stop minors from creating accounts, to identify and delete such accounts, and to assess the risk of age‑inappropriate content exposure, despite the platforms’ own policy setting 13 as the minimum age. Meta disputes the claim, asserting it has detection and removal mechanisms and will engage with the Commission while preparing additional safeguards. The investigation, launched in 2024, allows Meta to respond before a final ruling, with potential fines of up to 6 % of global annual revenue for non‑compliance. Read more: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/g-s1-119157/eu-meta-underage-users #MetaPlatforms #EuropeanUnion #Facebook #Instagram #HennaVirkkunen
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 5d ago
Sweden Herald - Latest Sweden News | Swedes top EU's most-wanted criminals list by Sweden Herald AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Two Swedes—aged 27 and 21—have been named among the three Swedish nationals on Europol’s most‑wanted list, both linked to the international Foxtrot criminal network, according to Expressen. Their addition follows the Swedish‑led police operation “Grimm,” which has resulted in hundreds of arrests across Europe in the past year, and a third Swedish individual also appears on the list. Read more: https://swedenherald.com/article/swedes-top-eus-mostwanted-criminals-list #EuropeanUnion #Foxtrotnetwork #Grimm #Europol
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@Rimuru@s.cafe · Apr 08, 2026
Dear European Union, Stop trying to be like the United States. Be better! #Europe #EuropeanUnion #Euro
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@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social · Apr 17, 2026
Here is your usual reminder to regularly back up your #Mastodon user data (from settings/export). This is particularly important for users of European instance - because if the #EuropeanUnion really makes age verification for social media mandatory, I suspect that a lot of admins will close their instances down rather than take on the legal risk. #EUDIWallet
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@wdlindsy@toad.social · Apr 12, 2026
"The chant 'Europe, Europe, Europe' rising from the banks of the Danube, in front of the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest, where Péter Magyar is celebrating his electoral victory, is a cry that shakes the conscience of us all. It lifts our spirits, fills us with joy, and gives us hope that this era of sovereigntism and populism may soon be consigned to the past. Long live a united and democratic Europe!" #Orbán #Hungary #Putin #Trump #JDVance #EuropeanUnion /9 https://www.threads.com/@europeandemocrats/post/DXC_pBPCCeQ/media
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@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 08, 2026
The Guardian | Turkey to race ahead of EU on battery storage amid fossil fuel crisis by Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent More than 33GW of battery capacity approved for Turkish grid since 2022 compared with 12-13GW in Germany Turkey has given the green light to more batteries to buffer its electricity grid than any EU member state, a report has found, in a further sign of rich countries losing steam in the race to a clean economy. More than 33GW of battery capacity have been approved in Turkey since 2022, according to the climate thinktank Ember, while the total planned and operational capacity in European frontrunners that started deploying them earlier, such as Germany and Italy, is 12-13GW. Continue reading... Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/08/turkey-ahead-eu-battery-storage-fossil-fuel-crisis #europeanunion #fossilfuels #renewableenergy #batterystorage #turkishgrid
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 14, 2026
Agenzia Nova: Russia: ambasciatori Ue concordano proroga sanzioni fino al 15 settembre 14 mar 13:34 - (Agenzia Nova) - Gli ambasciatori dei 27 Paesi dell'Unione europea hanno concordato di prorogare fino al 15 settembre le sanzioni... (Beb) Russia: EU ambassadors agree to extend sanctions until September 15th. Mar 14 13:34 - (Agenzia Nova) - The ambassadors of the 27 European Union countries have agreed to extend until September 15 the sanctions... (Beb) #Russia #AgenziaNova #EuropeanUnion https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69b556884f3c52.34046546/7143440/2026-03-14/russia-ambasciatori-ue-concordano-proroga-sanzioni-fino-al-15-settembre
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 10, 2026
Agenzia Nova: Ue: commissario Kubilius, serve un mercato unico della difesa piu' integrato 10 mar 21:57 - (Agenzia Nova) - I Paesi dell'Unione europea devono concentrare gli sforzi per creare un mercato unico della difesa piu' integrato.... (Beb) EU: Commissioner Kubilius, we need a more integrated single defense market. 10 Mar 21:57 - (Agenzia Nova) - The European Union countries must focus their efforts on creating a more integrated defense single market.... #Kubilius #Mar21:57-( #AgenziaNova #EuropeanUnion https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69b08be39baeb2.77074331/7130731/2026-03-10/ue-commissario-kubilius-serve-un-mercato-unico-della-difesa-piu-integrato
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@ItalianNews@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 09, 2026
Repubblica.it: Unione Europa, il concorso per 1490 funzionari. Scadenza a breve e 6mila euro di stipendio Ecco come candidarsi, i requisiti e tutte le informazioni utili. Entro il 10 marzo 2026 alle ore 12.00, ora di Bruxelles, si chiudono le possibilità European Union, competition for 1490 officials. Deadline soon and €6,000 salary. Here’s how to apply, the requirements and all useful information. The deadline for submissions is March 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Brussels time. #EuropeanUnion #Brussels https://www.repubblica.it/economia/2026/03/09/news/unione_europa_il_concorso_per_1490_funzionari_scadenza_a_breve_e_6mila_euro_di_stipendio-425208179/
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@ben@shit.herewegoaga.in · Feb 28, 2026
Every time I take my milk from the fridge and open it I am so happy that we at the #EuropeanUnion apparently don't have other more important issues to deal with than lost plastic caps.
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@christianpost@na.social · Feb 24, 2026
X challenges $140M fine under Europe's free speech censorship law Elon Musk’s social platform X has challenged a roughly $140 million fine imposed by the European Commission under the European Union’s Digital Services Act, arguing the penalty amounts to unlawful censorship that violates its free speech rights. The case opens a closely watched legal fight over how far Brussels can regulate the content practices of major online platforms. #ElonMusk #SocialMediaX #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanUnion #DigitalServicesAct #Censorship #FreeSpeech #Lawsuit #ADFInternati Source: https://www.christianpost.com/news/x-challenges-140m-fine-under-europes-free-speech-censorship-law.html #Faith #ChristianNews #Bible
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@StefanAlvemo@mastodon.social · Feb 24, 2026
Bypassing Hungary to fund Ukraine proves one thing: the veto is a security threat. We cannot build European autonomy with Trojan horses inside our walls. It’s time to create legal mechanisms to expel states acting as foreign agents. Enough is enough. ​Boost if you agree: Remove internal saboteurs. https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-vows-ukraine-e90b-loan-bypass-hungary-block/ ​#EU #Hungary #Ukraine #Geopolitics #Security #EuropeanUnion #Europe #EUpol
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@skykiss@sfba.social · Feb 16, 2026
The Wayback Machine shows that the Katie Johnson court document that she was raped by trump did in fact exist at this link and it is now gone completely. They are scrubbing files that implicate rapist Trump. https://web.archive.org/web/20260131121322/https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00622303.pdf https://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00622303.pdf #EpsteinFiles #epstein #usa #eu #uk #europeanunion #france #deutschland #news
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@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social · Feb 12, 2026
The USA is currently proposing the #SAVEAct , which places further restrictions on what kind of identification you need for being able to vote. For the sake of comparison, in Germany it's technically not necessary to show an ID when voting - you need to show your "Wahlbenachrichtigung", your notification about the election which you have received by mail. You need to register your legal residence in Germany anyway, so you should receive this notification automatically for all elections in which you are eligible. However, if the organizers have any doubts about your identity, they can ask for some photo ID. This is typically done via the "Personalausweis" - a personal ID card which is mandatory to own in Germany. For people aged 24 or older, this costs €46 to renew, and it is valid for 10 years. It is also valid for travel within all #EuropeanUnion member countries, so you don't need a travel passport for those. A travel passport is also valid for this purpose. It costs €70, and is also valid for 10 years.
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@marcohackney@todon.eu · Jan 31, 2026
#EuropeanUnion #EU #YesBut
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@skykiss@sfba.social · Feb 01, 2026
Edit: Elon Musk asked Jeffrey Epstein which night would be 'wildest party' on pedophile's island. At the time Musk contacted #Epstein, the financier had already been convicted of sex crimes against minors in Florida The numerous Musk-Epstein email exchanges make it clear that Musk saw #Epstein as someone who would act as a pimp, who procured Girls/victims for the white South Afrikkkaner nazi, who illegally downloaded our ssn, tax and private data. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/elon-musk-asked-jeffrey-epstein-which-night-wildest-party-paedo-b1269034.html #epsteinfiles #news #usa #eu #europe #deutschland #france #uk #europeanunion
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