Alphabet Severs Ties with AI Firm Appen, Impacting Thousands of Workers
Google's parent company Alphabet has announced that it will cut ties with AI firm Appen on March 19. Appen, which has helped train AI models for various tech giants, including Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, and Amazon, was informed of the termination over the weekend. The decision will impact around 2,000 subcontracted Alphabet employees and could have a devastating effect on their livelihoods. The move comes as Appen faces declining sales, executive departures, and poor financial outcomes. This decision highlights the growing impact of AI on the workforce and raises concerns about the treatment of subcontracted workers.
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