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  1. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    Why every click you make at work could now be training your replacement https://www. rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0511/15 72122-ai-click-training-replace-workers-tech

    Every click and action taken by employees at work could potentially be used to train AI systems that may eventually replace them. This raises significant concerns about job security and the future of employment in various sectors. As AI becomes more sophisticated, the data generated by human workers becomes a valuable resource for developing these advanced systems. AI

    IMPACT Raises concerns about job displacement as AI systems are trained on employee data, potentially leading to automation of tasks.

  2. TOOL · Mastodon — mastodon.social English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g04qkqlk2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # Tech # Labor # AI

    Samsung workers have paused their strike action as they negotiate for a bonus related to the company's advancements in artificial intelligence. The labor union is seeking recognition and financial incentives tied to the company's AI developments. This pause in industrial action allows for further discussions between the union and Samsung management regarding compensation and the impact of AI on the workforce. AI

    IMPACT Negotiations highlight the growing demand for worker compensation tied to AI advancements.

  3. COMMENTARY · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Companies With Goals Of AI Tokenmaxxing Are Foolishly Inspiring Employees To Waste Costly AI Resources

    A new trend called "tokenmaxxing" involves companies encouraging employees to use AI by tracking token consumption, often with leaderboards and rewards. However, this can lead to employees generating low-value content simply to increase their token count, wasting expensive AI resources. Separately, a significant number of companies are using AI as a justification for layoffs and hiring freezes, presenting it as a strategic move rather than an acknowledgment of financial strain. AI

    Companies With Goals Of AI Tokenmaxxing Are Foolishly Inspiring Employees To Waste Costly AI Resources

    IMPACT Companies may be misincentivizing AI use by focusing on token counts, and using AI as a narrative to mask financial difficulties during layoffs.

  4. RESEARCH · Replit blog English(EN) ·

    Prioritizing Employee Liquidity at Replit

    Replit has completed its first employee tender offer, allowing current and former employees to sell vested shares, which has helped them achieve financial goals like paying off debt or buying homes. This initiative contrasts with the traditional startup advice of accumulating stock in multiple companies, instead focusing on empowering employees to live in the present while still building long-term value. The company also announced Craft Ventures as a new investor, chosen for their operational expertise and alignment with Replit's vision to support software creators. AI

    Prioritizing Employee Liquidity at Replit

    IMPACT Focuses on employee well-being and long-term company building, indirectly supporting AI development by attracting talent.