The Hidden Impact of AI on Jobs and Politics.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newser
Annotators, or millions of people around the world working for generally low pay toiling away at monotonous tasks such as labeling photos of clothes, are a vital but hidden part of the AI industry. They work for companies that sell this data to big players for a steep price, all of which fosters a culture of secrecy. Annotators are usually forbidden from talking about their work, though they typically are kept in the dark about the big picture anyway.