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LLMs trained using cheap African labor, post highlights

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A social media post highlights that large language models (LLMs) were trained using labor from Africa, often described as remote roles. The post suggests this crucial aspect of LLM development is frequently overlooked. AI

RANK_REASON Social media post discussing a tangential aspect of AI development without new reporting.

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LLMs trained using cheap African labor, post highlights

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

    "They forget LLMs were trained using cheap African labour in the name of remote roles using African writing." # Africa # AI # IA # BlackWriters

    "They forget LLMs were trained using cheap African labour in the name of remote roles using African writing." # Africa # AI # IA # BlackWriters

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