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Meta's CTO says morale is almost 'the worst it's ever been'
Meta recently faced layoffs and AI shifts. CTO Andrew Bosworth acknowledged low morale, though he said it was worse during Cambridge Analytica.
TL;DR
- Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, reported that employee morale is at a near-historic low.
- This low morale is attributed to recent mass layoffs and mandatory AI task force reassignments.
- Bosworth compared the current situation to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, noting it's "probably one of the worst it's ever been."
- Meta leadership is implementing measures to improve morale, such as a memo emphasizing support for employees and the desire to "rekindle the best of the culture."
- These measures include allowing reassigned employees to reapply for other roles and increasing budgets for office amenities and events.