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‘Overworked, underpaid’ humans train Google’s AI

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283 points Brajeshwar | 6 comments | 13 Sep 25 11:30 UTC | HN request time: 1.27s | source | bottom
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onlinehost ◴[13 Sep 25 13:49 UTC] No.45232069[source]▶
I'm a contractor for one of these companies. It pays okay ($45+/hour) if you can pass qualifications for your area of expertise but the work isn't steady and communication is non-existent. The coding qualifications I did were difficult FAANG algorithm analysis questions. The work has definitely gotten harder over the last year and often says we need to come up with Masters/PhD level work or problems that someone with 5+ years of experience in a field would have difficulty solving. I wish I had a regular job but I live in rural North Carolina and remote work is hard to come by.
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dfxm12 ◴[13 Sep 25 14:49 UTC] No.45232526[source]▶
Is something stronger than your wish to get a regular job tying you to where you currently live?
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1. SamoyedFurFluff ◴[13 Sep 25 15:10 UTC] No.45232719[source]▶
I just want to note that asking this question implies an openness to one’s personal affairs that may not be appropriate in an anonymous, public setting. A person offering context and insight to a topic is not necessarily an invitation to an for more personal contexts and insights.
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2. dfxm12 ◴[13 Sep 25 15:32 UTC] No.45232903[source]▶
I understand it's personal, but I also recognize they went out of their way to bring it up. Some people, including me, are more willing to discuss things anonymously because it adds a layer of impersonality. This is just a discussion board. If OP doesn't answer, that's ok. I don't ever think I'm entitled a response.
3. tossandthrow ◴[13 Sep 25 16:11 UTC] No.45233218[source]▶
It is a reasonable question that also emphasizes the composite cost of decisions.

Personally I would love to live in a more rural place, but until I am self sufficient enough, this is not an opportunity I am willing to take.

4. bapak ◴[13 Sep 25 18:38 UTC] No.45234314[source]▶
This is like shouting "I am upset" on Twitter and getting more upset at people asking why.

If you don't want people to ask, don't mention it.

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5. johnnyanmac ◴[13 Sep 25 19:09 UTC] No.45234514[source]▶
Is it that bad? The person can not answer or keep it vague with "I have family here" or "I was raised here". They were the ones who decided to mention their state.
6. fakedang ◴[13 Sep 25 19:22 UTC] No.45234610[source]▶
Reminds me of that South Park episode: "We want our privacy!!"