Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
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"We do not comment on specific client processes or decisions, however, we can confirm that the engagement with Meta is ending."
— Naipanoi Lepapa , Activist
"Power sits with large technology companies. Risk flows downward, affecting..."
— Kauna Malgwi , Activist
"Those who’ve fought to keep the world hooked on fossil fuels are inadvertently supercharging the global renewables boom."
— Simon Stiell , Activist
"Citroën was 'working on' proposals for a new A-segment EV priced under €15,000."
— Xavier Chardon , Executive
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Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
Meta ended its contract with Sama after Kenyan workers reported viewing explicit footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
Meta faces scrutiny after terminating a contract with Sama, resulting in over 1,000 job losses, following reports of workers viewing explicit content from smart glasses.
Meta terminated its contract with Sama after Kenyan workers reported viewing explicit content from smart glasses, leading to over 1,000 layoffs.
Meta's termination of its contract with Sama has led to over 1,000 layoffs, following reports of workers viewing explicit content from smart glasses.
Over 1,000 Kenyan workers were laid off after reporting explicit content from Meta's smart glasses, leading to controversy over the contract termination.
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