Labor 27 October 2025 The metaverse is rewriting the rules of who can be a K-pop star In an industry studded with megastars like BTS and Blackpink, virtual idols are building powerful new fandoms even while their true identities remain obscured.
Labor 27 August 2025 AI robot dolls charm their way into nursing the elderly ChatGPT-powered robotic dolls are taking over some work from caregivers, to the delight of seniors who treat them like grandchildren.
Labor 16 June 2025 Samsung is desperate to compete on chips. Workers say it comes at a cost Scarred by long hours, low pay, and a hostile work culture, many chip workers are leaving for competitors, including American companies.
Labor 19 May 2025 Why AI advancement doesn’t have to come at the expense of marginalized workers In her new book, Empire of AI, Karen Hao insists that AI companies don’t have to choose between exploiting workers and chasing growth.
Labor 14 May 2025 Robot chefs take over at South Korea’s highway restaurants, to mixed reviews Automation is posed as a labor shortage solution, but workers say robots are making their jobs — and food — worse.
