Meta Exec Rages Against Employees Asking for More Time Off Because AI Made Them More Efficient
"Go to your parents and ask them: hey, like every time I get a chance to talk to my boss, ask me if I can have more days off." The post Meta Exec Rages Against Employees Asking for More Time Off Because AI Made Them More Efficient appeared first on Futurism .
In the wake of recent layoffs at Meta, the company's Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth lashed out at employees for requesting additional time off, despite AI purportedly improving productivity. During a staff Q&A session, Bosworth dismissed the idea of using AI-driven efficiency gains to revive "Meta Days," a canceled holiday program offering more paid leave.
He expressed a desire for his employees to continue working harder and innovating for users, rather than relaxing. Bosworth's remarks were met with criticism, as they underscore the grim working conditions at Meta amid ongoing AI challenges. The company recently sacked around 8,000 employees as it continues to lag in the AI race.
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, acknowledged declining employee morale in June, yet offered few solutions to bolster spirits. A recent lawsuit alleges Meta used AI to track workers who took time off for reasons like maternity leave or disability, potentially paving the way for future layoffs. Bosworth later apologized for his overly harsh tone, though he downplayed his comments as "tongue-in-cheek."
The incident again highlights the precarious state of knowledge workers in the face of AI-driven efficiency gains and job insecurity.
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