Facebook_targeted-min.png"/>Meta used an artificial intelligence algorithm to fire dozens of moderators hired through contract firm Accenture. Writes about it business insider.
According to the report, the contractor told about 60 employees that their Facebook jobs were “soon to be taken away.” The reasons for the cuts were not disclosed, and employees were not given explanations about the changes.
According to the publication, employees were informed of the layoffs during a hastily scheduled video call. During the call, unnamed Accenture representatives told the contractors that they were selected “randomly” using an algorithm.
The laid-off workers were told they could reapply and interview for new positions at the firm.
Facebook declined to comment on the situation, and an Accenture spokesman denied the “layoff.”
The cuts come amid unprecedented hardship for Meta. Formerly Chief Product Officer Chris Cox warned employees about “coming financial challenges” related to privacy policy changes and macroeconomic pressures.
The company also reported a drop in revenue for the first quarter of 2022 for the first time in its history. In particular, the loss of the Meta division with a focus on the metaverse amounted to $ 2.8 billion.
According to some reports, employees of the company concerned a possible reduction in the workforce by 10%, although representatives of the tech giant denied such plans.
Recall that in May the White House warned about the threats of using AI tools in recruiting.
In November 2021, the New York City Council banned the use of artificial intelligence hiring systems that did not pass a discrimination test.
In September, California authorities settled labor productivity algorithms.
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Facebook_targeted-min.png"/>Meta used an artificial intelligence algorithm to fire dozens of moderators hired through contract firm Accenture. Writes about it business insider.
According to the report, the contractor told about 60 employees that their Facebook jobs were “soon to be taken away.” The reasons for the cuts were not disclosed, and employees were not given explanations about the changes.
According to the publication, employees were informed of the layoffs during a hastily scheduled video call. During the call, unnamed Accenture representatives told the contractors that they were selected “randomly” using an algorithm.
The laid-off workers were told they could reapply and interview for new positions at the firm.
Facebook declined to comment on the situation, and an Accenture spokesman denied the “layoff.”
The cuts come amid unprecedented hardship for Meta. Formerly Chief Product Officer Chris Cox warned employees about “coming financial challenges” related to privacy policy changes and macroeconomic pressures.
The company also reported a drop in revenue for the first quarter of 2022 for the first time in its history. In particular, the loss of the Meta division with a focus on the metaverse amounted to $ 2.8 billion.
According to some reports, employees of the company concerned a possible reduction in the workforce by 10%, although representatives of the tech giant denied such plans.
Recall that in May the White House warned about the threats of using AI tools in recruiting.
In November 2021, the New York City Council banned the use of artificial intelligence hiring systems that did not pass a discrimination test.
In September, California authorities settled labor productivity algorithms.
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