Thinking About Thinking Machines: Metropolis
Past Present Future
Invisible Labor, Visible Suffering
The collection and preparation of data for AI systems often subjects workers to severe psychological trauma as they are forced to view horrific content, including abuse and violence, for the training of generative AI models. Reports have highlighted the mental health costs and irreparable damage suffered by these workers, drawing a parallel to historical exploitation depicted in works like Metropolis. This situation reflects a regression to harmful labor dynamics, emphasizing the urgent need to recognize and address the hidden injustices associated with the development of modern AI.
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