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Scale AI Settles Worker Misclassification Lawsuits in California, Shifts Hiring Practices

Scale AI has reportedly agreed to settle multiple lawsuits filed by former California contractors who alleged misclassification and underpayment. The company has since stopped hiring California-based gig workers as it faces additional legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny.

Scale AI Reaches Settlement in Contractor Lawsuits

Scale AI has agreed to settle four lawsuits filed by former workers in California who alleged they were illegally classified as contractors rather than employees, according to court documents filed this week. The San Francisco-based company, which specializes in artificial intelligence training data, reportedly reached settlements with all plaintiffs across the multiple cases, though specific terms remain undisclosed pending judicial approval.

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Meta Discontinues Desktop Messenger Apps for Windows and macOS, Shifts Focus to Web and Mobile

Meta is discontinuing its standalone Messenger applications for desktop operating systems, with complete shutdown scheduled for December 15. The company is directing users to web-based alternatives and mobile apps for continued messaging access, according to official communications.

Meta Confirms Desktop Messenger App Discontinuation

Meta Platforms is officially shutting down its dedicated Messenger applications for Windows and macOS desktop operating systems, according to reports confirmed to Engadget. The company indicated the apps will cease functioning completely after December 15, after which users will need to transition to web-based or mobile alternatives for accessing their messages outside of phone usage.