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An AI company CEO is under fire for suggesting the use of AI to replace striking New York Times employees, sparking a wave of negative responses.
Journalist Max Tani shared an email from NYT publisher AG Sulzberger about the ongoing strike by the NYT Tech Guild, expected to last “at least through the election.”
Sulzberger highlighted the importance of providing essential coverage to millions of readers on Election Day and expressed concern over
NYT publisher AG Sulzberger emails the Times newsroom saying the NYT Tech Guild strike will likely continue
through the election. He says it is “troubling that the Tech Guild would try to block this public service at such a consequential moment for our country.” pic.twitter.com/se2mNcUU3I — Max Tani (@maxwelltani) November 4, 2024
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Hey AG Sulzberger @nytimes – sorry to see this. Perplexity is on standby to help ensure your essential coverage is available to all through the election. DM me anytime here. https://t.co/SC1vCZlBtw
— Aravind Srinivas (@AravSrinivas) November 4, 2024
The proposal was met with strong criticism from commenters who used derogatory terms like “scab,” expressing their disapproval of replacing human workers with AI technology.
While some responses were more detailed
” Hey NYT , our dogshlt product is available if you would like use it under highly unethical
” You know what else essential ? Paying treating your workers fairly . This repulsive “ - Sahil ( @sahil )November42024
The NewsGuild represents digital employees responsible for delivering content online and has raised concerns about work conditions including remote work protections and fair pay.< p lang=en dir=ltr>NYT tech guild announces it walks off job-their members help power lot digital elements readers turn daily… especially big moments like Election Night pic.twitter.com/9dDrvMNvwR-published David Folkenflik(@davidfolkenflik)November42024/blockquotepublished Latin Times.
2020-11-20 17:15:04
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