Richard Mathenge

Richard Mathenge, a former team lead at Sama, shares his gripping experiences from training OpenAI's GPT models in Nairobi. He reveals the harsh realities of his job, including exposure to explicit content and insufficient mental health support. Mathenge discusses the toll this work took on him and his team, highlighting payment disparities and the urgent need for proper advocacy and mental health resources in tech. The conversation emphasizes the human side of AI training and the ethical dilemmas faced by those behind the technology.