In early 2023, an incident was reported involving Kenya-based workers from Sama, a company subcontracted by Meta, who alleged that they were exposed to explicit content while reviewing videos filmed by Meta's smart glasses. This situation arose after an investigation by Swedish newspapers highlighted the troubling claims made by the workers, where they described instances of being subjected to graphic videos, including individuals engaging in sexual activity captured by the glasses. These allegations led to scrutiny of Meta’s practices and raised concerns about the potential misuse of the recording technology. Following the media attention, Meta decided to terminate its contract with Sama, citing that the company did not meet certain operational standards. However, Sama has countered this claim, asserting that it has always adhered to the necessary operational, security, and quality standards throughout its contract with Meta. The controversy surrounding the contract termination reflects broader issues in the tech industry concerning the treatment of subcontracted workers, especially when they encounter sensitive or disturbing content. The allegations prompted the UK Information Commissioner's Office to reach out to Meta, expressing concern over the ethical implications of the worker's duties and the potential harm caused by content review procedures. The Africa Tech Workers Movement, represented by Naftali Wambalo, has raised issues regarding the standards used by Meta in this context, suggesting that their focus may have been more on maintaining confidentiality than ensuring worker welfare. Mercy Mutemi, a lawyer for the affected workers, emphasized the need for accountability and warned the Kenyan government that this situation necessitates attention to protect local workers in the technology sector. Overall, this incident has brought to light serious concerns about the ethical implications of content moderation and the working conditions for individuals involved in such processes.