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Code Dependent
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Madhumita Murgia's "Code Dependent" delves into the hidden world of AI sweatshops, where human workers meticulously label and categorize data to train artificial intelligence systems.
The book exposes the ethical dilemmas and labor practices associated with this crucial yet often overlooked aspect of AI development.
Murgia's investigation spans various countries, revealing the complex global network that fuels the AI revolution.
She highlights the lack of transparency and control over the data used for training, raising concerns about bias and potential misuse.
The book serves as a critical examination of the human cost behind the technological advancements in artificial intelligence.
The book exposes the ethical dilemmas and labor practices associated with this crucial yet often overlooked aspect of AI development.
Murgia's investigation spans various countries, revealing the complex global network that fuels the AI revolution.
She highlights the lack of transparency and control over the data used for training, raising concerns about bias and potential misuse.
The book serves as a critical examination of the human cost behind the technological advancements in artificial intelligence.
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as a book about the human labor that underpins AI.


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as a new book she's written about the problems encountered while working as a delivery rider for Uber Eats in the U.S.


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as a insightful read on AI sweatshops and data used for AI training.


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