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Indian gig workers toil at frontlines of AI revolution

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Indian gig workers toil at frontlines of AI revolution

India is becoming a hub for data annotation services, with flexible workers contributing to build high-quality datasets for training AI models. This sector is predicted to grow rapidly, with estimates suggesting that the global market for data annotations will be valued at $8.22 billion by 2028. In India alone, the market could exceed $7 billion by 2030 and employ up to 1 million workers. Data annotation is crucial for training AI models, ensuring accuracy, and building safety measures against inappropriate content. Companies like Databricks, Fractal, and Tredence are expanding their teams in India for faster and cost-effective data annotation.

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Women in AI: Krystal Kauffman, research fellow at the Distributed AI Research Institute | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Women in AI: Krystal Kauffman, research fellow at the Distributed AI Research Institute | TechCrunch

Krystal Kauffman is a prominent figure in the AI industry, dedicated to advocating for the rights of gig workers using Amazon's Mechanical Turk platform. As the lead organizer at Turkopticon and a research fellow at the Distributed AI Research Institute, she works towards improving the gig economy and building a community that addresses the ethical challenges of data work. Kauffman emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusivity in AI, calling for underrepresented populations to have a seat at the table during AI development and legislation. She also highlights issues of accessibility, bias, and fair treatment of workers in the AI ecosystem.

Unions, civil society groups submit suggestions to Jharkhand govt on Gig Workers Bill

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Unions, civil society groups submit suggestions to Jharkhand govt on Gig Workers Bill

The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (Vidhi) have submitted recommendations to the Jharkhand government regarding the Jharkhand Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2024. The bill aims to protect gig workers' rights, establish a welfare board, and introduce a fee to fund social security initiatives. The joint letter from IFAT and Vidhi commended the government's proactive steps and emphasized the need for clear articulation of gig workers' rights in the legislation. The Karnataka government has also released a draft bill for gig worker protection, focusing on social security and welfare.

Karnataka forms working groups to fix gig worker welfare levy, tech integration - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Karnataka forms working groups to fix gig worker welfare levy, tech integration - The Economic Times

Karnataka plans to establish a gig worker welfare board, becoming the first southern Indian state to do so. The board will be funded by a 1-5% levy on gig worker payouts, with higher revenue platforms contributing more. Two working groups will finalize levy rates and technology integration, with input from various stakeholders. The initiative is part of the Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance and aims to benefit around five lakh gig workers in the state.

Fair representation, transparent contracts: Gig workers' suggestions on Karnataka draft bill

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Fair representation, transparent contracts: Gig workers' suggestions on Karnataka draft bill

Various organizations, including IFAT and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, have submitted suggestions to the Karnataka government for the draft Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024. The joint submission emphasizes the inclusion of platform worker representatives on the Gig Workers Tripartite Welfare Board, calls for tighter registration norms, fair contracts between aggregators and gig workers, and income security measures. The submission also proposes a welfare fee for gig workers, to be covered by aggregators or customers. The bill aims to protect gig workers' rights and provide dispute resolution mechanisms.

Exploited and unprotected: Life as a gig worker

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Exploited and unprotected: Life as a gig worker

The article discusses the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by gig workers in the Southeast Asian region, particularly in Malaysia. It highlights the lack of job security, social protection, and exploitation by gig platforms through algorithms and evaluation systems. The article also addresses the need for stronger organization and collective action among gig workers to advocate for improved working conditions and lasting change. It suggests learning from Western gig workers' resistance movements and exploring effective collective action mechanisms to address the unique characteristics of Asian gig workers.

Karnataka Mulls 1-2% Transaction Fee On Platforms Like Zomato, Uber

Inc42 · 9m ago

Karnataka Mulls 1-2% Transaction Fee On Platforms Like Zomato, Uber

The Karnataka government plans to use funds collected from a transaction fee to provide social security measures for gig workers. The government recently introduced the draft Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, which aims to support gig workers by establishing a welfare board. The funds generated from the transaction fee would be used to finance social security initiatives for gig workers in the state.

Don’t tax the gig economy before it becomes robust

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Don’t tax the gig economy before it becomes robust

The number of gig workers in India is expected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30. Karnataka and Rajasthan are the first states to provide social security benefits to gig workers through taxation of businesses employing them. However, early taxation of gig economy businesses could have negative implications. The gig economy in India has the potential to create 90 million jobs, according to BCG. With the involvement of state governments in public finance for gig workers, the private enterprise is entering a new phase.

Karnataka plans to levy cess on online transactions to fund welfare of gig workers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Karnataka plans to levy cess on online transactions to fund welfare of gig workers

The Karnataka government is planning to introduce a cess on online transactions to support the welfare of gig workers employed by technology platforms. The proposed legislation, called the Platform-Based Gig Workers Fund and Welfare Fee Bill, aims to provide livelihood security to platform-based gig workers. The state's Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, has already discussed the idea with major platform companies like Flipkart and Swiggy, who have responded positively. Last year, the government introduced an insurance facility for gig workers engaged by e-commerce companies.

Gig workers’ welfare programme: With ordinance out, Karnataka to issue draft rules in two weeks

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Gig workers’ welfare programme: With ordinance out, Karnataka to issue draft rules in two weeks

Karnataka plans to implement draft rules on charging fees to online platforms to support gig workers' welfare programs, following the Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Ordinance's clearance. The rules will address aspects including the gig workers’ welfare board. The initiative, supported by Rahul Gandhi and various ministers, aims to operationalize the welfare fund by August's end. The regulation targets platforms offering services like ride-hailing and food delivery, impacting approximately five lakh gig workers in the state.

Karnataka may levy differential fee on app-based services to fund gig workers welfare

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Karnataka may levy differential fee on app-based services to fund gig workers welfare

Karnataka plans to implement a differential fee on app-based services to fund gig workers' welfare, with rates between 1% and 5% of platform commissions. The move follows Rajasthan's pioneering law and aims to protect gig workers' rights. The Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Bill 2024, set to be enacted via an Ordinance, will feature a welfare board and require stakeholder consultation. The initiative aligns with Congress's push for gig worker welfare, as advocated by Rahul Gandhi.

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