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06/29/2025: Humans in the Loop, Sealand, Werner Herzog

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The Hidden Costs of AI Labor

This chapter examines the challenging conditions faced by digital workers in low-wage countries responsible for labeling images and videos for AI training. It highlights issues of exploitation, wage disparities, and the psychological toll on these workers, many of whom describe their experiences as akin to modern-day slavery. The discussion raises important ethical questions about the treatment of these employees by large tech companies like Meta and OpenAI amidst the seemingly promising narratives about AI job opportunities.

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