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Story 1 (00:01:10): Richard Golden, a mid-30s 4Chan user living with his mother, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Chitwood had recently gone viral for a passionate rant against neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups in Florida. Golden's IP address was flagged by authorities after he posted a threatening message on 4Chan. In this video, we discuss the details of the case and the larger issues of online threats and hate speech.

Story 2 (00:11:04): OpenAI research reveals that up to 80% of US workers may see their jobs impacted by GPTs. The study shows that some jobs, such as mathematicians, tax preparers, writers, and legal secretaries, will be more impacted than others, while occupations requiring science and critical thinking skills are less likely to be affected. Google and Microsoft have already announced that they would incorporate AI in their office products. In this video, we discuss the implications of GPTs and how they will shape the future of work. 

Story 3 (00:28:12): The Los Angeles Unified School District and Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union have reached a tentative agreement after a massive strike that lasted several days. The agreement provides raises of about 30% or more for the lowest-wage workers over time, affected by the length of service and current salary. Some workers will receive less than 30% and some more. The deal, which is not yet official and must be approved by union members, is not an across-the-board increase but spread out over time. If approved, the agreement could prevent campuses from being closed again for 420,000 students and spare workers from difficult job actions. The agreement reflects a broader context of the problems affecting working-class families and the importance of unions for working-class people. Unions allow workers to negotiate better wages, benefits, and working conditions than they could as individuals. They also help protect workers from arbitrary termination or layoffs, enforce workplace safety regulations, provide training and education opportunities, and ensure that all workers are treated fairly and equally. Unionized workers often receive better health care, retirement, and other benefits than non-unionized workers, and report higher job satisfaction and better morale.

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