The Week

The Week is a weekly news magazine offering analysis and commentary on current events from various perspectives. It presents summaries and insights on politics, culture, and society to engage a wide readership.

CCI Score

57.25

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Exposing Workplace AI Surveillance and Advocating for Worker Rights

The Week published an investigative piece detailing the increasing use of AI surveillance in workplaces. The article highlights growing concerns over invasive employee monitoring, unfair labor practices, and the crucial role of unions and lawmakers in pushing back against these practices.

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The Week is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

JAN

15

2024

Exposing Workplace AI Surveillance and Advocating for Worker Rights
68.54

The Week published an investigative piece detailing the increasing use of AI surveillance in workplaces. The article highlights growing concerns over invasive employee monitoring, unfair labor practices, and the crucial role of unions and lawmakers in pushing back against these practices.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 24

By publishing critical coverage on the use of AI surveillance in the workplace and highlighting union and legislative pushback, The Week demonstrates a commitment to empowering the public against authoritarian practices. This proactive approach in informing citizens is a positive contribution to public and political discourse.

Lawmakers and unions push back against AI surveillance at work
+75

Technology and Services Impact

March 24

The article critically examines the deployment of advanced AI surveillance tools in the workplace, questioning their ethical impact on worker rights. By drawing attention to the potential for abuse in such technologies, The Week contributes to a broader conversation about the responsible use of tech in corporate environments.

Lawmakers and unions push back against AI surveillance at work
JUN

25

2021

Creative Solution for Saving Labor Rights
57.72

The Week published an in‐depth article outlining progressive legislative and governmental strategies to bolster union rights and protect workers by addressing conservative judicial decisions that favor corporate interests over labor rights.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 24

The article critiques conservative judicial decisions and advocates for a proactive government response to safeguard union rights, demonstrating strong public and political engagement in countering authoritarian policies. This narrative aligns with anti-fascist principles by promoting democratic labor rights and resisting corporate overreach into public life.

A creative solution for saving labor rights
+90

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 24

By emphasizing innovative methods to protect union rights and worker protections, the article supports ethical business practices and labor relations. It champions the rights of workers over corporate interests and highlights the importance of policies that prevent exploitation, aligning with anti-fascist and pro-labor values.

A creative solution for saving labor rights
MAR

28

2020

The Week publishes cautionary analysis on coronavirus surveillance
45.49

The Week's article critiques the expansion of surveillance measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, warning of the slide toward authoritarian control and emphasizing the protection of civil liberties over draconian tracking measures.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 24

The article strongly denounces the use of expansive surveillance measures that risk empowering authoritarian regimes. By warning against the misuse of technology to suppress individual freedoms, The Week takes a clear stance in favor of democratic norms and civic liberty under the Public and Political Behavior category.

The temptation of coronavirus surveillance
+70

Technology and Services Impact

March 24

The commentary insightfully examines the ambivalent role of surveillance technology. It recognizes the potential public health benefits while warning against its repressive implementations, thereby critiquing how technology can be used as a tool for authoritarian control. This balanced view earns a positive score under Technology and Services Impact.

The temptation of coronavirus surveillance