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Do you find paid contribution on AI Annotation (e.g. DataAnnotation), moral?

A Hacker News user questioned the morality of paid AI annotation work, calling it a modern form of dumping where workers are paid well only to be replaced. The post, submitted by moorcheh, sparked discussion on the ethics of AI data labeling.

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Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Do you find paid contribution on AI Annotation (e.g. DataAnnotation), moral? 1 point by moorcheh 11 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss Do you find paid contribution on AI Annotation (e.g. DataAnnotation), moral? I believe not, and it'a modern way of dumping, where people are paid well, to be replaced! help Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27. Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search:

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