AI companies have been accused of exploiting data workers in Kenya, offering low wages and poor working conditions. What’s your take on this issue?
ChatGPT was trained in Kenya back in 2019 before its launch. The exploitation has been happening for years.
Jesse said:
ChatGPT was trained in Kenya back in 2019 before its launch. The exploitation has been happening for years.
It’s shocking that someone in the government allowed this to go on. Where’s the accountability?
Behind every successful corporation is a poor community keeping it running. It’s sad but true.
Shan said:
Behind every successful corporation is a poor community keeping it running. It’s sad but true.
This cycle of exploitation needs to stop. Corporations must pay fair wages for their work.
Shan said:
Behind every successful corporation is a poor community keeping it running. It’s sad but true.
Exactly. The workers deserve better than being treated like disposable resources.
Remotask had to shut down operations in Kenya after being exposed for exploitation. Companies are leaving instead of improving.
Jensen said:
Remotask had to shut down operations in Kenya after being exposed for exploitation. Companies are leaving instead of improving.
They’d rather leave than face the consequences of fair labor practices. Typical.
Powered by ‘African Intelligence’—the irony isn’t lost on me.
Raven said:
Powered by ‘African Intelligence’—the irony isn’t lost on me.
It’s a sad truth that we’re providing the backbone of these systems yet get so little in return.
AI companies are polluting the digital space too. Nobody’s talking about that.
Toryn said:
AI companies are polluting the digital space too. Nobody’s talking about that.
Right? AI is being overhyped while ignoring the mess it creates online and offline.