Ghost Work: The Human Labour Behind AI Technology

Explore the hidden world of 'ghost workers' behind AI technology in this thought-provoking panel discussion from AI UK 22. Delve into the ethical concerns surrounding the invisible workforce performing crucial tasks like data cleaning and labeling, often for minimal wages. Learn from industry experts and researchers as they examine the parallels between digital labor platforms and fast fashion sweatshops, discussing the potential exploitation and future implications for the AI industry. Gain insights from Financial Times correspondent Madhumita Murgia, Sama CEO Wendy Gonzalez, Microsoft Research's Siddarth Suri, and Oxford Internet Institute's Dr. Callum Cant as they shed light on this critical yet often overlooked aspect of artificial intelligence development.

Session 6- Ghost work: the human labour behind AI tech