From ChatGPT to Gemini: how AI is rewriting the internet
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On May 31st, a group of six AI chatbot trainers employed by Google subcontractor Appen were fired after they spoke out about how their poor working conditions could make Google’s Bard chatbot dangerous.
The Alphabet Workers Union now says the workers’ jobs have been reinstated with backpay. AWU provided The Verge with a copy of the email from Appen’s RaterLabs explaining the decision:
Based on our continuing consideration and review of our business needs, we have determined that some recent reductions of our workforce were not necessary and can be reversed. Consequently, we are pleased to offer you the option to return to work with RaterLabs.
Internal complaints about Bard previously called it “a pathological liar” and begged the company not to launch it.
