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Twitch's new 'Shield Mode' is a one-button anti-harassment tool for streamers
Twitch has added a 'Shield Mode' for streamers that activates multiple anti-harassment tools in one shot.
Claims process begins in $18 million Activision Blizzard harassment settlement
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has begun accepting claims related to Activision Blizzard’s $18 million settlement with the agency.
Activision Blizzard employees form a committee to fight workplace discrimination
Proper lactation rooms, HR reform and support for trans employees top their list of demands.
Former Activision Blizzard employee appeals $18 million harassment settlement
Former Activision Blizzard employee Jessica Gonzalez is appealing the publisher’s recent $18 million settlement with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Judge dismisses most claims in Sony gender discrimination lawsuit
Most of the claims in a gender discrimination lawsuit against Sony have been dismissed, but the case will have another chance.
Activision Blizzard agrees to pay $18 million to settle its federal sexual harassment case
This isn't the end of the studio's legal issues.
Activision Blizzard faces another lawsuit over sexual harassment
Activision Blizzard is facing another lawsuit over sexual harassment and discrimination, this time accusing the company of 'rampant sexism.'
Nine women accuse Sony of systemic sexism in a potential class-action lawsuit
Today, eight women joined the ongoing suit and shared their stories with the court.
Six more women sue Tesla over workplace sexual harassment
Six more current and former female employees have come forward to accuse Tesla of fostering a culture of rampant sexual harassment at its Fremont factory in California.
Former SpaceX workers say company has a culture of sexual harassment
Former SpaceX employees have accused the company of doing little to stop sexual harassment at the company.
NYC bill bans AI recruiting tools that fail bias checks
New York City's council has passed a bill banning AI hiring tools that don't pass anti-discrimination checks.
Apple reportedly tells workers they're allowed to discuss conditions and pay
Apple has reportedly sent a memo telling staff they can discuss working conditions and pay, although
Blue Origin is a ‘toxic environment,' current and ex-employees say
They claim the company 'turns a blind eye to sexism' and 'is not sufficiently attuned to safety concerns.'
Apple Workers say they've collected almost 500 toxic workplace stories
#AppleToo says it has collected nearly 500 stories of incidents involving discrimination, harassment and retaliation “that happened at the hands of a colleague off of campus.”
Apple employees are organizing to push for 'real change' at the company
A group of current and former Apple employees are calling on their colleagues to publicly share stories of discrimination, harassment and retaliation they experienced while working at the company.
Activision Blizzard loses three senior designers amid sexual harassment lawsuit
Activision Blizzard has lost three senior game designers as it grapples with accusations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
Twitter's AI bounty program reveals bias toward young, pretty white people
Twitter's first AI bias bounty has wrapped up, and it learned that beauty filters skew its photo algorithm — among other issues.
Inside the sexual harassment lawsuit at Activision Blizzard
A lot has happened in just two weeks, and the filings are piling up.
Assassin's Creed could become an online service game
'Assassin's Creed' may soon turn into a live online service with 'Infinity,' although misconduct allegations at Ubisoft might derail the game project.
Valve is allowing racist bots to invade ‘Team Fortress 2’
For the past two months, Team Fortress 2 has been under attack by a horde of racist, homophobic, sexist robots. Valve hasn't done anything about them.