Outrage as CEO Suggests Replacing Striking New York Times Workers with AI: Unleashing a Storm of Controversy

Outrage as CEO Suggests Replacing Striking New York Times Workers with AI: Unleashing a Storm of Controversy

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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​ the Tech Guild’s attempt to disrupt this service during such a critical time​ for the country.

In​ response, Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, offered assistance in⁤ ensuring continuous coverage during ​the election period and invited ‍Sulzberger to reach out for support.

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​ in their objections, they all conveyed a sense of outrage towards exploiting a labor strike for profit.

< p lang = en dir = ltr > Why ⁤are ‍you trying⁣ monetize a strike?⁢ p > – Ed Zitron ( @edzitron ⁢) November 4 , 2024 blockquote >

” Hey NYT , our dogshlt product is⁢ available if you ‌would like⁤ use it⁢ under highly unethical ​circumstances “ P > – Matt🦆(‌ @MattDuckEmoji )November 42024 blockquote >

” You know⁣ what else essential ? Paying⁢ treating your ‍workers fairly ⁤.‌ This repulsive “ P > ⁣- Sahil ( @sahil )November42024 blockquote >

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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