Inside the AI Sweatshops Powering ChatGPT
Summary
An investigation reveals the precarious conditions of the hidden workforce labeling data for ChatGPT, with nearly 1 in 5 having experienced homelessness, highlighting a new gig economy driven by Big Tech.
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