AI recruiting startup Mercor hit with at least seven class-action lawsuits after hacking: What the company has to say
Mercor, a Silicon Valley startup valued at $10 billion, is facing at least seven class-action lawsuits after a massive data breach exposed the private information of thousands of its contractors. The breach leaked recorded job interviews, facial scans, and screenshots of workers' private computer screens.
Mercor, a Silicon Valley startup valued at $10 billion, is facing legal trouble after a massive data breach. The breach exposed the private information of thousands of its contractors who provide feedback to help train AI models for tech giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta. At least seven class-action lawsuits have been filed against Mercor, alleging the company tracked contractors' screens and shared private activity with clients. Mercor disputes the claims, stating it takes privacy seriously and complies with relevant laws. Meta has stopped working with Mercor and suspended all work with the startup indefinitely.
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