Should We Get Paid for Our Contributions to AI Data?

As AI reshapes the workforce, the question of how people should be compensated for their contributions to these models arises. The concept of ‘data dignity’ - paying individuals for their data that feeds into AI - is gaining traction as an alternative to a UBI. Computer Scientist Jaron Lainer has reiterated the idea even though user data morphs into something ‘unrecognizable’ after being ingested by large language models.

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Poll Results

Yes, it’s a no-brainer.
60%
It’s not something I’ve considered.
17%
No, it’s not practical.
16%
No, the satisfaction of contributing to AI should be enough.
8%