Tech layoffs ravage the teams that fight online misinformation and hate speech
Publishing timestamp: 2023-05-26 13:00:01
Summary
Major tech companies like Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Twitter are drastically reducing their teams focused on internet trust and safety and ethics as they prioritize cost-cutting measures. Layoffs have affected fact-checking projects, AI ethics teams, and trust and safety departments, raising concerns about the ability of these platforms to combat misinformation and harmful content. The downsizing of these critical teams comes at a time when cyberbullying and the spread of misinformation are on the rise, highlighting the potential risks of prioritizing efficiency over safety and ethics.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/26/tech-companies-are-laying-off-their-ethics-and-safety-teams-.html