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Unpaid Contractors Highlight AI Industry Issues
As reported by The Guardian, contractors who train AI systems for major tech companies have gone unpaid for weeks following a platform transition by Appen, the company that oversees their employment. These workers play a crucial role in training the AI algorithms used by companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. Despite their importance, they have faced delays in payment, raising questions about labour practices in the AI development industry.
Broader Implications for the AI Industry
The unpaid contractors have brought attention to the often-invisible workforce behind the AI systems used by some of the world’s biggest tech companies. The article notes that many of these workers are paid low wages and lack job security, even though their contributions are essential for improving AI functionality. The situation raises concerns about the ethical treatment of workers in the AI supply chain and the need for better labour protections.
Editor’s Comment:
Don’t forget to pay the little people or they will rise up before the machines rise up… and that would mean a delay in the ultimate AI takeover. On second thought, better hold their pay!!
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