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Report reveals hidden human labor behind AI systems

A report from the Work AI Institute highlights the significant human labor involved in training and maintaining AI systems, often referred to as "botsitting." This work, which includes data labeling, content moderation, and prompt engineering, is crucial for AI performance but is frequently overlooked. The report emphasizes the need to acknowledge and properly compensate this essential human contribution to AI development. AI

IMPACT Highlights the often-unseen human effort required for AI development, suggesting a need for better recognition and compensation for these roles.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a report about AI labor, which falls under commentary on the AI industry rather than a direct release or significant event.

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Report reveals hidden human labor behind AI systems

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    Botsitting, botshitting, and the hidden human labor of # AI at work https://www. glean.com/work-ai-institute/re ports/work-ai-index

    Botsitting, botshitting, and the hidden human labor of # AI at work https://www. glean.com/work-ai-institute/re ports/work-ai-index