ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has terminated an intern accused of intentionally disrupting an internal artificial intelligence project. The company stated that the intern’s actions, which involved interfering with the training of AI models, were considered a malicious act.
This incident comes amid growing concerns about the safety and ethical implications of AI development. While ByteDance has been at the forefront of AI innovation, this case highlights the potential risks associated with the technology.
As ByteDance faces increasing scrutiny from the US government over TikTok’s national security implications, this incident further complicates the company’s position.