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Podcast explores human labor behind AI, colonialism, and ethics

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NPR's "It's Been a Minute" podcast featured a discussion on the often-overlooked human labor that powers artificial intelligence. Host Brittany Luse, journalist Regine Cabato, and professor Ulises Mejias explored the concept of "AI magic," the working conditions of global AI laborers, and the connections between AI and colonialism. The conversation also touched upon the challenges and potential for ethical AI development. AI

IMPACT Explores the ethical and labor implications of AI, highlighting the human cost behind the technology.

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    In this episode of NPR's "It's been a minute" # podcast , Brittany Luse discusses "the human # labor that makes # AI work" – with journalist Regine Cabato and u

    In this episode of NPR's "It's been a minute" # podcast , Brittany Luse discusses "the human # labor that makes # AI work" – with journalist Regine Cabato and university professor Ulises Mejias. Topics include the narrative of AI magic, work conditions of overseas AI laborers, AI…

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