A Hollywood writer recounts working as an “AI trainer” for Mercor, Outlier, and others, as AI gig work becomes the new waiting tables for entertainment workers
For screenwriters like me—and job seekers all over—AI gig work is the new waiting tables.Forums:Hacker Newsandr/longformSee also MediagazerForums:Hacker News:I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Training AIr/longform:I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AISee also Mediagazer
Idk if WIRED allows free reads, but if you can get hold of this article, read it. — Sad. Terrifying. Truly sorry for anyone who has to do this. — www.wired.com/story/i-work...
One TV writer's descent into the gig economy powering AI: endless Slacks, overnight “sprints,” disappearing contracts, and manic gruntwork meant to teach machines to replace human creativity. All while her own industry collapses. — Come because it's important. Stay because th…