In Venezuela, where an economic crisis has ravaged the country, artificial intelligence has become a crucial source of income for many workers. Digital platforms have created a demand for workers to generate, curate, and verify the massive amounts of data required to power AI technology. However, research by Julian Posada, an assistant professor of American Studies at Yale, reveals a concerning power imbalance between employers and workers. Despite providing a vital source of income, these platforms exploit workers, dictating terms and leaving them vulnerable. The study highlights the erosion of worker autonomy, particularly concerning financial compensation, which is emblematic of the gig economy. Posada’s research underscores the need to expand the ethical debate over AI to include its production, focusing on the treatment of data workers and the environmental costs of AI development.
Venezuelan Data Workers
Venezuelan workers started looking for online work and work that paid in U.S. dollars, as the dollar became the de facto currency in the country.
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