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Blizzard’s Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble Developers Form New Union Amid Industry Shifts

Developers working on Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble at Blizzard Entertainment have formed a new union representing over 100 employees. This marks the latest labor organization effort at Microsoft’s gaming studios as the company’s neutrality agreement with workers nears expiration. The union includes software engineers, designers, artists, and quality assurance testers.

Major Unionization Effort at Blizzard

Developers working on Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble at Blizzard Entertainment have formed a new union, according to reports from the Communication Workers of America. The over 100-person unit represents what analysts suggest is continued momentum in labor organizing across Microsoft’s gaming division.

by Sarah Collins
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Tech Leaders Confront AI Ethics and Regulatory Challenges at 2025 ForbesBLK Summit

Technology leaders and venture capitalists convened at the 2025 ForbesBLK Summit to address pressing ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence development. The panel explored how emerging regulations and startup innovations are reshaping the AI landscape across mobile applications and enterprise software.

AI Ethics Take Center Stage at Industry Summit

Technology leaders gathered in Atlanta this week to confront the complex ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence development at the 2025 ForbesBLK Summit. According to reports, the panel titled “Code And Consequences: Exploring The Ethics of AI” brought together venture capitalists, software executives, and legal experts to examine how rapid AI advancement is creating both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.

by Sarah Collins