More than 1,000 workers in Nairobi, Kenya, have been laid off by Sama, an outsourcing company that provided content moderation and AI training services for Meta, the US social media corporation. The layoffs were announced after Meta terminated its contract with Sama, following reports that workers were required to view disturbing content, including private scenes filmed by AI smart glasses. Activists have condemned the layoffs as a shocking demonstration of the precariousness faced by tech workers in the global south. The Oversight Lab, which advocates for fair technology practices in Africa, has stated it is advising affected workers on their legal options. This incident follows a previous wave of layoffs at Sama, which was also linked to a civil lawsuit alleging severe mental health issues among content moderators due to the nature of their work. Meta stated that it ended the partnership with Sama because they did not meet its standards for content review. Sama has expressed its commitment to supporting affected employees and emphasized its role as a responsible corporate citizen, providing living wages and comprehensive benefits. However, former employee Kauna Malgwi highlighted that the issue reflects broader systemic problems in the global AI industry, where power dynamics often disadvantage outsourced workers.