Sonia Kgomo
Sonia Kgomo is a former content moderator for Facebook who has become an advocate for better working conditions and mental health protections in the tech industry. Originally from South Africa, she was recruited to work for the subcontractor Sama in Kenya, where she spent two years dealing with traumatic content while facing immense pressure to meet unrealistic quotas. After leaving her position, Kgomo has dedicated herself to organizing efforts with African Tech Workers Rising, aiming to improve wages, safety standards, and respect for the rights of digital laborers. Her activism highlights the often invisible struggles of content moderators and calls for systemic changes within the tech industry.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,151 | $2,700,000 | 722$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,346 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 2 | 72,916,011 | 20,497 | $2,705,100 | 724$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Sonia Kgomo now works as a labour organiser focusing on improving conditions for low-paid workers in the AI sector.
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United Kingdom:
Sonia Kgomo is an organiser with African Tech Workers Rising, advocating for better wages and mental health protections for tech workers.
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