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Artificial intelligence isn't as artificial as you might think.

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Artificial intelligence systems require a vast amount of human labor, performed by millions of workers, often in countries in the Global South, under precarious conditions.

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In this blog post, EDRi member SUPERRR Lab explores the lives of data processors, how they are exploited and undermined by technology companies, and how these workers are now collectively fighting for their rights. The article "Artificial intelligence is not as artificial as you might think" originally appeared on European Digital Rights (EDRi).

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Artificial intelligence systems require a massive amount of human labor, performed by millions of workers, often in countries in the Global South, under precarious conditions. In this blog post, EDRi member SUPERRR Lab explores the lives of data processors, how they are exploited and undermined by technology companies, and how these workers are now collectively fighting for their rights. The article "Artificial intelligence is not as artificial as you might think" originally appeared on European Digital Rights (EDRi).


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