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Antonio A. Casilli, "Waiting for Robots: The Hired Hands of Automation" (U Chicago Press, 2025)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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The Gig Economy and AI Exploitation

This chapter examines the transformative effects of digital automation and the gig economy on labor dynamics, drawing historical parallels with early 20th-century industrial practices. It highlights the experiences of workers, such as rideshare drivers, who navigate an exploitative system where their contributions are undervalued, despite being essential to AI development. The discussion raises concerns about worker recognition and rights in an increasingly automated economy and emphasizes the need for solidarity and fair labor practices.

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