Alan Smith

Organizer for @ConsumersUnion, the policy division of @ConsumerReports. Tweets are my own, and aren't on behalf of CR-CU.

[Grace Gedye @GraceGedye]

The result: Out of the 267 companies with active NYC job postings that researchers looked at, 14 (6%) published audit reports and 12 (4%) posted a notice they were using automated employment decision tools.

That’s … not many!
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[Alan Smith @ASConsumer]

Excited about this piece of Community Reporting!!

[Grace Gedye @GraceGedye]

The country’s first law regulating AI for hiring + promotion decisions has been in effect for about 6 months.

NEW research from @Cornell, @datasociety, and @ConsumerReports suggests that few companies have posted the bias audits so far.

https://t.co/WtKZtcbjkc

Big takeaways ⤵️

[Liz Young @bylizyoung]

How Amazon warehouses are impacting traffic patterns, noise levels and air quality in Red Hook, Brooklyn, via @ConsumerReports

https://t.co/3FKjHxepdL

[Consumer Reports Advocacy @CRAdvocacy]

For more than a year, CR members have urged @amazon to address the negative environmental impact of its warehouses, which the company has disproportionately built in communities of color. Why is Amazon ignoring us?

[Consumer Reports Advocacy @CRAdvocacy]

When warehouses open near neighborhoods, they bring traffic, noise, and air pollution. Our newest story—a partnership with @guardian and residents of Red Hook, Brooklyn—measures those impacts in a New York City community with two @amazon warehouses. https://t.co/QGkUcdrsnM

[Consumer Reports @ConsumerReports]

❗ NY residents: Share this post to tell @GovKathyHochul that you want the #RighttoRepair your electronic devices! New York State could make history for consumers if the Governor signs this bill before December 31. #HochulCanFixIt

[Alan Smith @ASConsumer]

Hey @ashtonpittman I'm an organizer working with @MississippiCIR on a water testing project in every county in Mississippi - any chance you'd be willing to chat with me about the project and help me find a few more people who get their water from Private wells?

[Consumer Reports Advocacy @CRAdvocacy]

We’ve partnered with @WorkingJackson on water quality in Mississippi, and they are working to get resources to those affected. https://t.co/MtzsdE6kDz is the best way to give to them. @CCJacksonMS is also doing direct service on the ground in coordination with several orgs.

[Consumer Reports Advocacy @CRAdvocacy]

A crisis is happening in Mississippi: the drinking water system in Jackson has failed, leaving more than 160,000 residents without safe drinking water. Officials say they don’t know when service will be restored.

Read on to learn how you can help ⤵️ https://t.co/XkHbEzboSE

[Consumer Reports Advocacy @CRAdvocacy]

Since 2019, CR has been looking at water contamination throughout the country, and we’re now focused on testing water in Mississippi. CR will continue to work with local community organizations to ensure that every resident has access to safe, affordable drinking water.

[Alan Smith @ASConsumer]

@CharleyDumas Awesome - email sent.

[Alan Smith @ASConsumer]

Hey, mayor @CharleyDumas - I'm a Consumer Reports organizer working on a Tap-Water Testing project across Mississippi: https://t.co/6sOPoympaW. I need someone to have their tap water tested in Jefferson Davis county - you? A constituent in Prentiss?

[Alan Smith @ASConsumer]

@CharleyDumas Amazing. And for a speedy response, too! I do want Municipal, for this particular ask - thank you! Can I send you some followup details (And asks) in an email?

[Russ Abbott @Russ_Abbott]

Demand better internet service! Join a people-powered research project to transform U.S. internet service. #BroadbandTogether https://t.co/JUyDhHq6Al

o The website tests your internet speed.
You will be asked:
o to upload your latest internet bill.
o demographic questions.

[Kevin Loria @kevloria]

Booster shots: When, why, and the argument for waiting until some of the rest of the world can get a shot https://t.co/SkwXZPngiC

[Consumer Reports Advocacy @CRAdvocacy]

Over 30,000 people have participated in our #BroadbandTogether project! Can you join us? Help us fight for a fair and affordable internet by completing this 7 minute survey. #CRTwitterChat https://t.co/PSx53TiBtj

[Alan Smith @ASConsumer]

as a reformed Boonie Liver myself, am very interested in this answer! #onebarlife #CRtwitterchat https://t.co/3EdzZodod0

[Michelle Li @MichelleLiTV]

My dad lives in the boonies ... can't even get high-speed internet. My mobile phone doesn't even work out there. What's the likelihood he'll see internet at his house in his lifetime?? #CRTwitterChat

[Michelle Li @MichelleLiTV]

My dad lives in the boonies ... can't even get high-speed internet. My mobile phone doesn't even work out there. What's the likelihood he'll see internet at his house in his lifetime?? #CRTwitterChat

[Alan Smith @ASConsumer]

@ConsumerReports Q7: for starters, we need to understand the problem! That's why we're all working on the Let's Broadband Together project - head to https://t.co/TPBavpGe4x to help us get a better sense of what ISPs are charging us. #CRTwitterChat