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The documentary focuses on the role of human workers in the artificial intelligence sector in Madagascar. It follows David Rat Thompson, a 32-year-old father of three, who works multiple jobs, including running a snack bar and performing data annotation tasks for AI training. David's work involves labeling images to help improve AI algorithms, a task shared by nearly 100,000 others in Madagascar, where many live below the poverty line.
The film also shows the contrasting experiences of workers in the AI industry, such as Elina, a 25-year-old who enjoys a comfortable lifestyle due to her job at a leading digital company. The documentary illustrates the potential of AI to create opportunities in Madagascar, while also addressing the challenges faced by those without contracts or social protections in this rapidly evolving field.
Why Watch
- •Meet David Rat Thompson, a father juggling multiple jobs.
- •Find out how AI training impacts Madagascar's economy.
- •See the contrast between workers in the AI sector.
Did You Know
•David Rat Thompson is 32 years old and has three children.
•Almost 100,000 people in Madagascar perform data annotation for AI.
•Three-quarters of Madagascar's 31 million inhabitants live below the poverty line.
•Elina, a 25-year-old AI worker, enjoys a comfortable lifestyle due to her job.
Perfect For
AI enthusiastsSocial justice advocatesEconomic development followers