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Meta replacing humans with AI for FTC-mandated privacy reviews
CNBCยท 2025-10-23 20:29
Core Insights - Meta is laying off an undisclosed number of employees in its risk organization as part of a shift towards using artificial intelligence for automating compliance reviews [1][2] - The layoffs are part of broader organizational changes at Meta, including a reduction of about 600 employees in the Superintelligence Labs AI unit [4] Company Restructuring - The risk organization at Meta is responsible for assessing product risks and ensuring compliance with global regulations, established after a $5 billion FTC fine [3] - The company is restructuring its risk management system to reflect the maturity of its compliance program and to innovate faster while maintaining high standards [5][6] AI Integration - Meta has been developing AI technology to streamline risk management, focusing on basic automation rather than advanced AI for decision-making [6][7] - The new system aims to automatically identify legal and policy requirements for specific products, reducing human error and increasing reliability [7]