Global AI Industry Faces Scrutiny Over Exploitative Labor Practices in Developing Nations
The artificial intelligence revolution is built on the backs of underpaid workers in developing countries who face grueling conditions and traumatic content. Reports indicate data labelers in Kenya, Colombia and India are experiencing mental health crises while earning pennies per task for major AI companies.
The Hidden Human Cost of Artificial Intelligence
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology comes with a troubling human cost, according to reports from labor rights organizations and international media. While consumers enjoy the benefits of AI-generated content from podcasts to creative applications, the industry is reportedly built on exploitative labor practices in developing countries that some workers compare to modern slavery.
