‘It’s Undignified’: Hundreds of Workers Training Meta’s AI Could Be Laid Off
Over 700 workers in Ireland employed by Covalen, a contractor for Meta, face potential layoffs as the company implements significant job cuts. The layoffs are part of Meta's strategy to enhance efficiency and increase investment in AI technology. Affected employees have expressed concerns about the undignified nature of the layoffs and the impact of AI on their jobs.
- ▪More than 700 workers at Covalen, a Meta contractor, are at risk of layoffs.
- ▪The layoffs are part of Meta's plan to cut one in 10 jobs to improve efficiency.
- ▪Covalen employees have been told the layoffs result from reduced demand and operational requirements.
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Joel KhaliliBusinessApr 28, 2026 2:36 PM‘It’s Undignified’: Hundreds of Workers Training Meta’s AI Could Be Laid OffMore than 700 people working for a Meta contractor in Ireland are at risk of losing their jobs, documents show.Photograph: David Paul Morris/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyHundreds of workers in Ireland tasked with refining Meta’s AI models have been told that their jobs are at risk as the company embarks on a sweeping new round of layoffs, according to documents obtained by WIRED.The affected workers are employed by the Dublin-based firm Covalen, which handles various content moderation and labeling services for Meta.The workers were informed of the layoffs over a brief video meeting on Monday afternoon and were not…
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