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Microworkers teaching robots

Jan 16, 2020
Reporter Andy Newman, microworker Michelle Munoz, and analyst Ronald Schmelzer discuss how microwork is shaping AI. They cover tasks on Mechanical Turk, challenges faced by microworkers in Venezuela, and the importance of data labeling in AI development. The podcast also touches on the impact of microwork on workers' rights and the evolving landscape of task-based project work.
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  • Microworkers help develop AI by labeling data for machines to learn human-like tasks.
  • Micro-work poses challenges like low pay and lack of labor rights for workers worldwide.

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Micro Work Industry and Training AI

The podcast delves into the micro-work industry where individuals earn money by completing small online tasks, illustrating the growth of this sector. It highlights examples of tasks like transcribing receipts or creating artwork for minimal pay. Additionally, the episode explores how micro-workers contribute to training artificial intelligence, teaching machines to recognize images or text, ultimately helping them learn to perform human-like tasks.

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