AI versus Marshy - Tool of the Week: Figma Jambot

I’ve been talking about AI hype and the challenges it faces in previous newsletters. As a growth marketer, I’ve been charting the most tectonic shift in change and impact we’ll see in our lifetimes. But enough hyperbole - let’s dive into the ugly numbers behind AI right now. This week, I want to share with you a fairly grounded swipe at the numbers behind AI, and how they relate to the Hype Adoption Curve. I hate the gap between people struggling and the ultra-wealthy. I hate that the pandemic seemed to make that gap larger. That’s why I’m focused on sharing the ugly parts of this world alongside the cool things that are happening. The Washington Post released a story on sweatshops in the Philippines and what powers some of this technology. Funny that the general consensus is bias is the most ethical issue when there’s hundreds of thousands of people getting paid next to zero. Its uncomfortable reading. These sorts of approaches were also undertaken by Facebook - while I worked there. Moderation was done by humans from low-income countries. They were paid to cycle through horrific content and approve/reject reporting of graphic material on Facebook. Originally appeared in newsletter : AI versus Marshy #11: hype curves, individual brainstorming, + bad hustle