Who are the data workers behind AI, what are their working conditions, and how can their working conditions be improved? In a webinar hosted by WageIndicator, the lens was turned on the workers who make AI work, and who still lack a fair deal - and the attention they need.
Analizamos junto con la socióloga argentina Denise Kasparian el fenómeno de los trabajadores de plataformas en la Argentina y cuál es el escenario actual, sin una legislación que los contemple
Martijn Arets - Claartje ter Hoeven (Utrecht University) and her research team reveal the hidden world of European data or ghostworkers. They are often highly educated, seeking flexibility, but their working conditions are usually poor.What drives them? What impact do they have on algorithm development, and vice versa?
The growing impact of digital technology, generative AI and algorithmic management on work is an increasingly widely explored topic. Last week during the two-day conference ‘Future of Work: Reclaiming the value of work in the digital economy’, researchers from across Europe gathered to present their work and exchange views.
A medida que crece la economía de plataformas, los trabajadores de las aplicaciones deberían poder contar con unos ingresos dignos. Pero, ¿cuánto deberían ganar para poder vivir con comodidad? La Tarifa vital de WageIndicator, que actualmente está disponible de forma gratuita en varios países, aborda esta cuestión.
Por qué los trabajadores mexicanos de plataformas no están dispuestos a sindicalizarse y qué se puede hacer para unirlos
Many female drivers face bias and safety concerns in ride-hailing, prompting some to use women-only platforms. Our research on 37 platforms across South Africa and Malaysia highlights inspiring stories. Despite financial struggles and limited driver supply, women-only platforms provide valuable insights, shifting the focus to women not just as users but also as workers in the transport sector.
As the gig economy grows, app-based workers should be able to count on a fair income. But what is the right amount for a gig worker to earn in order to live well? This key question is addressed by WageIndicator's Living Tariff, explored in an insightful online session led by Paulien Osse, Head of the Living Wage team, and Daniela Ceccon, Data Director