Imagine being asked to review videos of people in their most private moments. That's what 1,108 workers in Kenya were doing for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram. They were tasked with reviewing clips captured by users wearing special glasses that allowed them to talk to a chatbot and record video calls. But things took a dark turn when it was discovered that the workers were also reviewing videos of people having sex, using the bathroom, or getting undressed.

The news broke out in February, and it sparked outrage. The Kenyan workers spoke out about the disturbing content they were forced to watch and the pressure they faced to keep quiet. They claimed that if they questioned the work or didn't meet the high expectations, they would risk losing their jobs. The workers were working for a company called Sama, which was contracted by Meta to train its AI models.

Sama has denied any wrongdoing, saying they met all the quality and integrity standards required by Meta. But Meta has decided to cut ties with the company, citing that Sama didn't meet their standards. This move has left the workers without jobs, and it raises questions about the ethics of using AI to review and annotate sensitive content.

The glasses in question are called Meta Ray-Bans, and they allow users to talk to a chatbot and record video calls. But it's clear that something went wrong in the process of reviewing and annotating these videos. The workers were clearly not prepared for the sensitive content they were asked to review, and it's concerning to think about the implications of this on their mental health and well-being.

This incident highlights the need for more transparency and accountability in the use of AI technology. We need to ask ourselves whether it's right to ask workers to review and annotate sensitive content, and whether it's worth the risk to their mental health. The incident also raises questions about the responsibility of tech companies like Meta to ensure that their contractors are treated fairly and with respect.