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ByteDance Fires Doctoral Intern for Alleged AI Sabotage, Denies $10M Damages

Oct 21, 2024, 09:33 AM

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has dismissed a doctoral intern for allegedly sabotaging an AI project. The intern, part of the ad tech team, was accused of maliciously interfering with AI model training using malware. Despite initial reports suggesting $10M in damages, ByteDance has denied any substantial losses, asserting that its AI models remain unaffected. This incident has raised important questions about workplace ethics and the potential misuse of technology within major tech companies.