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Thinking About Thinking Machines: Metropolis

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

Invisible Labor and AI: Reflections on 'Metropolis'

This chapter examines the hidden labor underpinning modern AI technologies, focusing on the challenging circumstances faced by workers in low-wage countries. It draws parallels between these realities and the dystopian themes found in the film 'Metropolis', exploring the relevance of its motifs to today's social and technological landscapes.

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