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Thousands of data workers power AI analysis at World Cup

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Rest of World ·

Human annotators in Brazil, Cambodia, and the Philippines track every player movement during the football tournament. Their work feeds AI systems used by teams, broadcasters, and betting companies. The operation involves thousands of workers labeling data for machine learning models.

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The article highlights the hidden human labor behind AI, but doesn't fully explore the ethical implications of low-wage data work in developing countries.
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