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James Muldoon

Category Business & Economics
Pages 288 Pages
Publication Year 2025
Cover Type Paperback
Type Non Fiction
Reading Level General

ISBN 9781837261840

Rs. 1,040

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Feeding the Machine

Feeding the Machine

The Hidden Human Labour Powering AI

Who it's for: Readers interested in the human impact of AI and technology

“Feeding the Machine” is a compelling exposé that dismantles the polished facade of artificial intelligence, revealing the harsh realities faced by millions of workers worldwide. This book delves into the hidden network of organizations that sustain an exploitative system, shedding light on the lives of those often kept in the shadows. Through extensive research, including hundreds of interviews and thousands of hours of fieldwork, the author uncovers the truth behind AI’s creation and the power dynamics that shape the future of its workforce. Why You Should Read? Eye-Opening Investigation: Gain a deep understanding of the hidden world behind AI, challenging the common perception of it as a seamless technology. Comprehensive Research: Benefit from the author’s extensive fieldwork and interviews, providing a well-rounded perspective on the issue. Human-Centric Focus: Discover the stories of the workers whose labor is essential to AI, yet often remain invisible and undervalued. Critical Insight into Power Structures: Explore the systems of power that control the lives of AI workers and influence the technology’s future. Urgent Call to Action: Understand the implications of this exploitative system and the need for change to ensure a fairer future for all involved.

Highlights

  • Reveals the hidden network of organizations sustaining AI's exploitative system
  • Based on hundreds of interviews and thousands of hours of fieldwork
  • Focuses on the lives of workers often kept in the shadows
  • Challenges the common perception of AI as seamless technology
  • Examines power dynamics shaping the future of AI's workforce

Themes

Labor exploitation · Artificial intelligence · Power dynamics · Invisible workforce · Technology ethics

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Author James Muldoon, Mark Graham, Callum Cant
Publisher Canongate
ISBN 9781837261840
Pages 288 Pages
Publication Year 2025
Cover Type Paperback
Type Non Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
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SKU 2010000074497

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Questions about this book

What is this book about?

It exposes the hidden human labor that powers AI, revealing the exploitative system and the lives of workers worldwide.

How was the book researched?

The authors conducted extensive research, including hundreds of interviews and thousands of hours of fieldwork.

Who are the authors?

The book is written by Callum Cant, James Muldoon, and Mark Graham.

What is the main argument?

The book argues that AI relies on a hidden workforce that is often invisible and undervalued, and it critiques the power structures that control these workers.

Is this book suitable for a general audience?

Yes, it is written in an accessible style and aims to challenge common perceptions of AI, making it suitable for general readers.