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Meta forced thousands of engineers into AI training work. Now it's giving some a way out.
After reassigning 7,000 employees into AI initiatives, Meta is now offering some engineers a path to transfer elsewhere.
TL;DR
- Meta is allowing employees to opt-out of the Applied AI task force.
- The company had previously reassigned 7,000 employees to AI training initiatives.
- The reversal follows employee backlash and comparisons to data labeling work.
- This change occurs amidst a reported morale crisis at Meta, with the CTO acknowledging low morale.
- Previously, Meta laid off 10% of its staff in May.