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AI ethics discussions overlook human labor, says Matthew Segall

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Matthew Segall highlights a disconnect where technology enthusiasts focus on the welfare of language models, often overlooking the human labor involved in their creation. He emphasizes that the work of data annotators, miners, and other individuals is frequently disregarded in discussions about AI. AI

IMPACT Highlights the ethical considerations of AI development, urging a focus on the human cost rather than solely on model welfare.

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AI ethics discussions overlook human labor, says Matthew Segall

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

    “While some influential technology enthusiasts are increasingly concerned about the welfare of language models, the labor of miners, data annotators, and countl

    “While some influential technology enthusiasts are increasingly concerned about the welfare of language models, the labor of miners, data annotators, and countless other human beings making these systems possible is routinely backgrounded.” —Matthew Segall, Remembering the Human …

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