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A Democracy Now! segment covering climate activists protesting the environmental impact of AI data centers and Amazon's reported plan to build the largest gas-fired power plant in the United States. The discussion centers on how the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving huge energy demands, and how activists argue that fossil fuel infrastructure is being expanded to meet it. The video has drawn a large audience and strong engagement, with viewers reacting to the connection between the AI boom and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
- 2Peru before human rights court over isolated Amazon tribes●Peru faces human rights court over protections for isolated Indigenous peoples in Amazon
Peru is facing proceedings at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights over its protections for Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation in the Amazon. The case examines whether the state has done enough to safeguard territories and health against encroachment from logging, drug trafficking and infrastructure, and the ruling could set precedent for how governments protect uncontacted communities across Latin America.
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Amazon plans to invest $100 million in a new manufacturing facility in Indiana. The investment, reported by The Robot Report, is expected to expand the company's manufacturing footprint in the state. Details on the facility's exact location, timeline and expected number of jobs have not yet been disclosed.
- 4Mamdani targets Amazon over delivery driver conditions●Love seeing # Mamdani going after the bad guys: "#Amazon ultimately controls the working conditions and that the DSP arr
New York mayoral figure Zohran Mamdani is pressing Amazon over its delivery service partner (DSP) model, arguing the company ultimately controls working conditions while using third-party arrangements to dodge legal accountability. Critics note Amazon sets drivers' start times and routes despite claiming the drivers are not its employees. Supporters are cheering the move as a challenge to corporate labor practices.
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Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI shopping agent from accessing its storefront, according to The Register. The move stops the Meta tool from browsing or purchasing on Amazon's site, and lands amid a broader industry fight over whether AI agents should be allowed to shop on retailers' platforms. Commenters are debating whether Amazon is protecting its customer data and business, or shutting out a rival's technology.