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Sama

Data annotation and model evaluation provider

sama.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded year
2008
Company type
Private company
Number of employees
4,000–5,000

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Latest news about Sama

In short: Sama underwent significant transformations, including a mass layoff of 1,100 Nairobi staff and the launch of new AI data labeling technologies.

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MIT studies Sama's model via RCT

Participants accessing Sama's training and fair-wage work show higher employment and earnings. The peer-reviewed study validates Sama's ethical business model.

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Sama joins Outsourcing Alliance of Kenya

The coalition accelerates Kenya's role as a global business services hub, targeting 100,000 jobs and initiatives like an AI Skills Observatory.

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Sama launches Bulk Annotation

It accelerates enterprise training data creation by up to 80% with 25% better consistency. Enterprise Times covers the launch. Read more at the linked story.

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Sama announces Annepeace Alwala at PeopleFirst Global Summit 2025

Her session examines Africa's digital talent, barriers, and policy gaps affecting inclusive, purpose-led workplaces. She will engage global leaders at the 24-hour virtual summit on Oct 22.

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Man sacked by Sama Kenya decries lack of compensation as global firm fires over 1k staff

Sama Kenya, a Nairobi-based global firm, has fired more than 1,000 employees, sparking outrage among affected workers. An ex-employee decried lack of compensation.

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