In dusty factories, cramped internet cafes, and makeshift home offices, millions of data labelers are the lifeblood of AI, yet remain largely invisible and exploited.
Despite the industry's massive growth projected at US$407 billion by 2027, the workers who label data, crucial for AI to function, face dire working conditions akin to modern slavery.
An open letter from nearly 100 Kenyan data labelers to President Biden highlighted their plight, stating their working conditions amount to modern day slavery.
Data labeling, vital for AI, involves annotating raw data like images and text, enabling AI systems to recognize patterns and make predictions.
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