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Activision Blizzard settles workplace discrimination suit for $50 million

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Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a high-profile discrimination lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, alleged a pervasive culture of harassment, discrimination, and unequal pay at the company. The settlement marks a crucial step in addressing the longstanding concerns surrounding workplace practices within the gaming industry.

The legal action against Activision Blizzard gained widespread attention after reports of a toxic work environment surfaced, leading to employee protests and public outcry.

The settlement not only includes the substantial monetary compensation but also commits Activision to implement comprehensive reforms in its workplace policies. The gaming company has pledged to prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, aiming to foster a safer and more inclusive environment for its employees.

Activision Blizzard’s commitment to reform and the financial settlement signal a potential turning point in addressing systemic issues within the industry. As the gaming giant works towards rebuilding its corporate image, the aftermath of this settlement is likely to resonate across the broader landscape of the technology and gaming sectors.

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AI and data sovereignty set to lead business innovations in 2025

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As businesses embrace cutting-edge tech, challenges like data sovereignty and AI are taking centre stage.

 

Over the past six months, the AI industry has seen significant advancements, with competing models such as Meta’s Luma and Google’s Gemini entering the market.

However, these developments come with a reality check. Building large language models (LLMs) requires substantial computing power and time, making immediate returns on investment unlikely.

One promising innovation is agentic AI, a step beyond generative AI, which enables proactive, automated solutions.

For instance, this technology could stabilise IT systems autonomously, diagnosing and resolving issues without human intervention.

Data sovereignty has also emerged as a key focus, with increasing emphasis on keeping data within national borders to comply with local laws. This has driven the adoption of sovereign clouds and private data centres, ensuring secure and localised data processing for AI development.

Deepak Ajmani, Vice President of ANZ & APAC Emerging Markets at Confluent, joins to discuss the evolving business landscape.

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Copilot redefines the modern workday

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Unlocking efficiency and customer success with AI-powered tools

The Tech Edge is a captivating business IT talk show delving into the latest industry trends and their significance in today’s landscape.

In this episode, Mike delves into the transformative power of Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot with Laura Morales, Customer Success Manager at AvePoint.

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Organisations overcome challenges in AI implementation

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Key lessons and tips for seamless Copilot adoption

In this episode, Kate Faarland, the Senior Vice President of Data and AI Programs at AvePoint, discusses the importance of AvePoint’s data and AI program, internal challenges with implementing CoPilot, and the organisation’s learnings from rolling out CoPilot for their workforce.

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