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TechnologyBusinessApril 19, 2026

AI Controversy Shadows Kenya Tech Layoffs

AI Controversy Shadows Kenya Tech Layoffs
More than 1,000 workers in Kenya have been laid off by outsourcing firm Sama after Meta ended a key contract, amid controversy over AI training practices and working conditions. Reports linked the decision to allegations workers reviewed sensitive footage, including from smart glasses. Critics say it highlights risks and inequality…

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