**Meta Lays Off Over 1,000 Kenyan Workers Amid Dispute Over Smart Glasses Data**

The mass layoffs of over 1,000 Kenya-based Meta workers have sparked a heated dispute between the tech giant and its subcontractor, with allegations that the redundancies were triggered by reports of employees accessing sensitive data related to smart glasses users engaging in intimate activities. According to sources, some workers claimed they had been tasked with reviewing footage from the company’s smart glasses, which were designed to capture user interactions for augmented reality experiences. However, a number of these employees allegedly became uncomfortable when they stumbled upon footage that appeared to show users engaging in explicit acts. As tensions rose, Meta and its subcontractor began a power struggle over who was responsible for making the layoffs. The company maintains that the redundancies were part of a routine restructuring effort, while the subcontractor claims that the decision was made in response to concerns about employee data handling. The dispute has raised concerns about the ethics of collecting and using sensitive user data, particularly when it comes to intimate activities. Some experts have warned that the move could set a precedent for companies to use user data as leverage in disputes with employees or subcontractors. Meta has yet to comment on the exact reasons behind the layoffs, but the company’s stock price took a hit following news of the redundancies. The incident is likely to spark further debate about the role of big tech companies in managing sensitive user data and their relationships with contractors and employees.