Content moderators and data annotators in African countries like Kenya and Uganda work long hours for low pay, often exposed to disturbing content.
These workers play a crucial role in training AI, but face poor working conditions and psychological stress.
Many workers are on short-term contracts with little job security.
The work is intensely monitored, with strict productivity targets and surveillance of workers’ activities.
https://blockonomi.com/african-workers-the-unseen-force-behind-ai-and-social-media-moderation/
Gerry McGovern /
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2024-07-09 05:32:00
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