nuFeb 21, 2026, 05:02

Employees poorly prepared for job loss: 'This should be a wake-up call'

Rapid labor market changes driven by digitalization and artificial intelligence are creating new roles while making others obsolete, yet many employees remain unprepared for these shifts. Most workers are currently unaware of the changing landscape and are failing to utilize available retraining and upskilling opportunities to secure their future employment.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Seizure of 'Antifa server' at US request leads to questions and concerns

Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist entity, sparking concerns among Dutch digital rights groups and industry associations regarding the precedent for such cross-border legal actions.

Screen time | Facebook film raises painful question: has anything changed at Meta?

Meta continues to face criticism regarding privacy concerns with its wearable technology and its influence on societal polarization. The release of the film The Social Reckoning, based on whistleblower Frances Haugen's experiences, emphasizes that the company's algorithm-driven growth strategies often conflict with user welfare and require systemic cultural change.

The insane week at Albert Heijn: ‘We grabbed things at random and sent them to stores’

Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn recently experienced a significant cyber incident that forced them to take many internal systems offline. The disruption impacted both warehouse operations and retail staff, who faced logistical challenges and increased stress while managing store supplies without standard digital tools.

Albert Heijn online grocery delivery unavailable until at least Tuesday, customer data appears safe for now

Albert Heijn has suspended all online grocery deliveries until at least Tuesday due to a cyber incident that also took down its websites and apps. While the supermarket reports no evidence of data theft, authorities are urging the company to file an official police report to support the ongoing investigation.

Ethical hacker Joost hacked the government and NASA, AI worries him: ‘Schoolkids can hack companies’

Ethical hacker Joost Grunwald, who has successfully breached systems at NASA and the government, warns that artificial intelligence is significantly accelerating the speed of cyberattacks. He cautions that tasks which previously required weeks of work can now be accomplished by individuals in only a few hours.