The Hidden Cost of AI: Who Pays for “Free” Intelligence?
MLA text citation : Getty Images MLA Works cited entry : Getty Images. “Workers Labeling Data for Artificial Intelligence Systems.” Getty Images , 2024, https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/data-labeling Introduction Every time we open ChatGPT, Gemini, or any AI tool, it feels like magic — instant knowledge, effortless answers, and endless creativity. But behind that convenience lies an invisible workforce: millions of writers, artists, coders, and everyday internet users whose work helped...