Exploitation of Digital Workers
đKenyan digital workers, including college graduates, earn a mere $2 per hour for 8-hour shifts labeling AI training data, despite companies like Meta paying $12.50 per hour to outsourcing firms.
đ§ Workers face severe mental health issues from exposure to graphic content including violence and suicide, with inadequate support from unqualified counselors.
Legal and Economic Challenges
âïžKenya's outdated labor laws fail to address digital labor, leaving workers vulnerable to exploitation and without legal protections.
đŒCompanies threaten to relocate operations if workers demand better conditions, trapping employees in a cycle of desperation and fear.
Global AI Industry Impact
đThe rapid growth of AI technology relies on low-cost labor in developing countries, often overlooking the human cost and ethical implications of data labeling work