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Indian workers paid $3/hr to train robots for jobs they may lose

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Indian workers are being paid $3 per hour to train robots by performing everyday tasks while wearing motion-tracking sensors and head-mounted cameras. This data is collected by Objectways for use by Fortune 500 clients, with Qanat Consulting Services managing a significant portion of the workforce. While the CEO suggests automation will free people for more useful work, the article argues this will lead to widespread joblessness and economic collapse. AI

IMPACT Widespread automation of manual labor could lead to significant job displacement and economic instability for low-wage workers.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the societal impact of AI automation on low-wage workers, framed as commentary on job displacement.

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Indian workers paid $3/hr to train robots for jobs they may lose

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    How to help billionaires to eliminate your job Indian workers are earning $3/hour teaching robots how to do their jobs. https:// legends.house/how-to-help-bill

    How to help billionaires to eliminate your job Indian workers are earning $3/hour teaching robots how to do their jobs. https:// legends.house/how-to-help-bill ionaires-to-eliminate-your-job/

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