Meta pauses work with vendor after data breach

Meta has suspended its collaboration with data vendor Mercor following a significant security incident that potentially exposed sensitive information related to AI model training. This breach raises serious concerns across the AI industry, as key data used by major AI labs may have been compromised. The incident highlights the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures for companies involved in developing and training artificial intelligence. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the breach and its implications for the security of proprietary AI development processes and intellectual property.