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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.

by Sarah Collins
BusinessEntertainment

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Bets on Human Sales Force Despite AI Push, Plans to Hire Thousands

Despite Salesforce’s heavy investment in AI, CEO Marc Benioff asserts that human salespeople are irreplaceable. The company is reportedly hiring thousands of new account executives, aiming to grow its sales force significantly. Benioff highlights the importance of face-to-face communication and human touch in sales.

Salesforce Continues Hiring Spree for Sales Roles

In a notable stance on artificial intelligence’s role in the workforce, Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has stated that the company is aggressively hiring sales personnel, with plans to expand its team to 20,000 account executives. According to reports, Benioff emphasized that AI will not replace human salespeople, citing the irreplaceable value of personal interaction. This move comes amid a broader industry trend where many companies are integrating AI into their operations, yet Salesforce is doubling down on human talent in sales roles.

by Darren Holt
BusinessStartups

Women’s Health Startup Tia Implements Major Workforce Reduction Amid Financial Pressures

Women’s health startup Tia has eliminated nearly a quarter of its workforce amid ongoing financial pressures in the healthcare sector. The company, once a rising star backed by Melinda Gates, is restructuring to achieve profitability faster as venture capital expectations clash with healthcare economics.

Significant Staff Reductions at Women’s Health Startup

Women’s health startup Tia has cut approximately 23% of its workforce, according to reports from Business Insider. The company, which operates a hybrid model of in-person clinics and virtual care services specifically for women, implemented the layoffs across multiple departments this week.

by Sarah Collins