Meta denies African content-moderator firm exit poses risk
Meta has claimed that dangerous posts will escape screening following Sama’s announcement that it will no longer provide content-review services to social media networks.
Meta stated that it was “Sama’s decision,” while Sama cited the “economic context” as the reason.
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According to Daniel Motaung, the posts he analysed contained depictions of beheadings and child abuse.
Mr. Motaung, who claims to have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), claims that he was compensated approximately $2.20 (£1.80) per hour for his job.
Sama stated that it would “let off” approximately 3% of its workforce, primarily from its Nairobi office, where employees remove posts reported for review if they violate the platform’s standards, in order to concentrate on its computer-vision work.NYSC portal
It was said that they will receive support for their well-being for a year following their last day of employment.
Meta said it would “work with our partners during this transition to ensure there’s no impact on our ability to review content”.
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Foxglove, which is supporting Mr. Motaung and is also involved in a separate case brought against Meta in Kenya over its handling of content relating to ethnic violence in Ethiopia, speculated that the platform may have already reached an agreement with another company to provide outsourced moderation.JAMB portal
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Mercy Mutemi, Mr. Motaung’s attorney, stated that her legal team was “actively interacting” with personnel impacted by Sama’s decision to discontinue content moderation activities and assisting them in evaluating their legal alternatives.
Mr. Motaung asserted that the help provided to moderators was insufficient.
Sama has referred to his charges as “both disappointing and false.”
It stated that it offered all of its employees competitive wages, benefits, upward mobility, and a robust mental-health and wellness programme.
Meta declined to comment directly on the legal case, but stated that its partners must offer “industry-leading compensation, perks, and support.”
On 6 February, a judge is set to decide whether the Kenyan court has the authority to hear Mr. Motaung’s complaint.JAMB Result
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