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Y Combinator deletes posts after a startup’s demo goes viral

YC deleted a controversial demo video from one of its startups, which monitors factory workers with AI cameras. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.



Y Combinator deleted a demo video from its social media after it sparked controversy. The video, showcasing Optifye.ai's AI-powered surveillance system for factories, depicted a scenario where a worker was monitored and criticized for low productivity. The clip was criticized on platforms like X and Hacker News, with some calling it "sweatshops-as-a-service." YC removed the video, though it was saved by others, highlighting growing concerns over AI's role in workplace surveillance.

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