The labor union representing POLITICO and E&E News. Ink-stained wretches of the world, unite!
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Months after telling staff that the E&E News brand was not going away, POLITICO is shuttering six publications.
A statement from PEN Guild's leadership: This is unacceptable.
NEWS: @politico.com has agreed to shut down 2 AI tools that were in violation of our collective bargaining agreement
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🚨🚨🚨🚨 VICTORY! Following months of negotiations between
@pen-guild.bsky.social leadership, WBNG, and POLITICO management, the company has agreed to shut down both AI products at the heart of last November’s landmark arbitration ruling!
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Our @pen-guild.bsky.social union took on our bosses after they launched an AI tool (in violation of our contract) that churned out inaccurate reports. It was a years-long fight, but today we won. A neutral arbitrator ruled in our favor. The tool is shutting down. www.pen-guild.org/news/victory...
Damn. That is indeed some awesome talent lost to a buyout
Lots of E&E News greats are walking out the door today. A true tragedy.
Standing in solidarity with these fabulous journalists. Our readers deserve news, not slop!
