

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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Microwork Opportunities on Mechanical Turk
01:49 • 2min
Life as a Microworker: Challenges and Rewards
03:46 • 11min
Exploring the Challenges of Ghost Work and Micro Work in the Gig Economy
14:36 • 2min
Exploring Micro Work and the Evolving Labor Market
16:13 • 3min