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  1. COMMENTARY · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    Study shows German industrial employment falls to a ten-year low

    A recent study from the German Economic Institute (IW) indicates that industrial employment in Germany has fallen to a decade low of 6.6 million people in 2025. This decline is attributed not to layoffs, but to employers' reluctance in filling open positions and hiring new staff. Separately, the Central Bank of Brazil's Monetary Policy Committee reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25%, marking the third such reduction since March, with geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East influencing the decision. AI

    IMPACT AI is noted as changing employment rather than efficiency, suggesting a broader impact on job markets beyond productivity gains.

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

    'This is fine' creator says AI startup stole his art https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/03/this-is-fine-creator-says-ai-startup-stole-his-art/ # AI # Copyright # Ar

    KC Green, the creator of the popular "This is fine" comic, has accused AI startup Artisan of stealing his artwork for an advertisement. The ad, which appeared in a subway station, featured a modified version of his comic with the tagline "my pipeline is on fire" and promoted an AI BDR service. Green stated he did not consent to the use of his art and believes AI companies are infringing on artists' rights. He is considering legal action, drawing parallels to other artists who have pursued cases against entities using their work without permission. AI

    IMPACT Highlights ongoing copyright and intellectual property disputes between AI companies and artists over training data and promotional materials.