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Workers Risk Privacy for Pay in Gig AI Training

3/21/2026

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  • Gig AI training has emerged as an industry where people upload personal data to train AI models.
  • In developing countries, Jacobus Louw from Cape Town earns more in USD than local jobs offer.
  • They face risks, including irrevocable licenses allowing companies to use their data indefinitely without further compensation.
  • Privacy concerns and the potential misuse of data, such as deepfakes, create long-term risks for workers.