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Behind the AI Curtain: A US Data Labeler's Journey Since 2008
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In this eye-opening episode of Digital Dominoes, we dive into the world of data workers with Krista Pawloski, an activist with Turkopticon. She shares her fascinating journey as a data worker since 2008 with Amazon Mechanical Turk and sheds light on the stark realities and challenges faced by those in her profession. Krista discusses the nature of gig work, the financial instability, and the critical yet invisible role data workers play in shaping AI technologies. The conversation also touches on broader societal implications, from job offshoring to ethics in AI development. Join us to understand the hidden labor powering the digital age.
00:00 Introduction to Digital Dominoes
00:34 Guest Introduction - Krista Pawloski
01:12 Krista’s Background and Journey
05:23 The Nature of Data Work on Amazon Mechanical Turk
08:46 Financial Instability and Job Stress
12:11 The Role of Requesters and Job Complexity
16:07 Ethical and Humanitarian Concerns
22:30 Global Impact and Job Offshoring
27:54 AI Bias and Diversity in Data Labeling
31:45 Challenges in Activism and Seeking Change
36:12 Call to Action and Raising Public Awareness
38:05 Conclusion
More on the speakers:
- Krista Pawloski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-pawloski-aa1b3263/
- Angeline Corvaglia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeline-corvaglia/
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