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Google faces allegations of unlawful AI developer layoffs
In the wake of a report by the Alphabet (Google) workers' union, the tech giant finds itself under severe scrutiny due to allegations of violating U.S. labor laws.
According to the grievance lodged, Alphabet unlawfully terminated contracts due to union-organizing activities involving a substantial number of employees, including developers of an AI chatbot. Should these charges be corroborated, they could spell considerable legal and reputational ramifications for the company.
"It’s obvious that this timing is incredibly suspicious, and that is why we are filing an unfair labor practice charge — to hold Google and Accenture accountable for their behavior," declared Anjail Muhammad, a former Google employee. Web3 Job Market and How to Find a Job in Web3 in 2024
The Web3 job market saw massive layoffs over the crypto winter that started in November 2021. Prices of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies declined sharply causing market uncertainty, and making investors cautious. 2024 seems to change the sentiment. KuCoin Squashes Rumours of Extensive Job Cuts
Yesterday, reports surfaced suggesting that KuCoin had dismissed 30% of its employees due to declining profits. However, the cryptocurrency exchange's representatives debunked these claims today, explaining that there was just a slight downsizing in line with their routine organizational strategy.
"To stay on top, we regularly evaluate our org structure based on employee performance and company development. So it is not layoffs, and it is all about making the organization more dynamic," asserted Johnny Lyu, the Chief Executive of KuCoin. 1 - 7 of 7 results