Twitter Fires 4,400 of 5,500 Contractors: Reports of Mass Layoffs and Misinformation Concerns

Reports are surfacing of a significant workforce reduction at Twitter. Numerous revisions have been made to the company\'s operations since Elon Musk\'s $44 billion acquisition of one of the largest social media platforms in the world. Now, Twitter reportedly cut thousands more jobs over the weekend, specifically targeting outsourced contract workers. According to a tweet by Platformer, 4,400 of Twitter\'s 5,500 contract employees were affected by the recent job cuts.

Details of the Twitter Contractor Layoffs

Update: company sources tell me that yesterday Twitter eliminated ~4,400 of its ~5,500 contract employees. It was reported that Twitter has fired 4,400 of its 5,500 contract employees without giving them any prior notice. The job cuts follow layoffs that culled about half of Twitter’s workforce and slashed 15 percent. Per the source, Twitter\'s critical infrastructure and content moderation are expected to be significantly impacted. Wow!! This Tweet is from a suspended account.

Impact on Content Moderation and Misinformation

Twitter reportedly fired contractors without prior notice, including those who fight misinformation on the platform. Casey Newton, from the Platformer, reported that a large group of Twitter contractors have been laid off without any prior notice. This new course of action was taken in the wake of the 44 billion Twitter acquisition. These cuts are expected to have a significant impact on content moderation and the spread of misinformation on the platform.

Timeline: Layoffs and Acquisition

This latest round of layoffs affecting contract employees follows previous staff reductions. Earlier rounds had already cut about half of Twitter\'s original workforce. These changes come after the 44 billion Twitter acquisition. The most recent Twitter fired between 4,400 and 5,500 workers over the weekend by email.