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Alphabet terminates company that trained its AI
Liam Gill
January 24, 2024
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Alphabet has ended its contract with Appen, an Australian AI data firm that contributed to training Google's AI products, including the Bard chatbot. This termination will significantly impact Appen, as Alphabet represented about one-third of its revenue. Appen, which has historically served major tech companies, faced a 30% revenue drop in 2023 and has struggled with quality control issues and organizational challenges. The termination also affects thousands of subcontracted workers. The change reflects a shift in AI development, with a reduced reliance on companies like Appen and an increased focus on advanced processing technologies. Appen plans to adjust its strategies and focus on quality AI data delivery following this development.
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