World Bank Report Details Millions in Low-Wage Data Labor Supporting AI Systems

A World Bank report indicates that 150 to 430 million individuals globally are involved in 'hidden data work' crucial for artificial intelligence. This labor, often outsourced to economically struggling regions or refugees, is characterized by extremely low wages, sometimes less than a dollar per task, despite long working hours. Sociologists emphasize that AI relies heavily on this often-concealed human effort, highlighting significant economic disparities.