Photo by Scott Webb on Pexels

Flock, a company specializing in AI-powered surveillance technology, is facing scrutiny following reports suggesting the use of overseas gig workers in the development process. Details, originating from a Reddit post in the Artificial Intelligence subreddit, allege that Flock leverages a global workforce for tasks related to its AI surveillance project. This practice has ignited concerns regarding ethical labor standards and the broader societal implications of AI-driven surveillance. Critics are questioning the working conditions of these gig workers and the potential for exploitation within this emerging field. The original Reddit thread can be found here: [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1pcaedj/flock_uses_overseas_gig_workers_to_build_its/]