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Exploiting the margin: How capitalism fuels AI at the expense of minoritized groups

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Colón Vargas, Nelson  ORCID logo  https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9038-7328

Abstract

jats:titleAbstract</jats:title>jats:pThis paper explores the intricate relationship between capitalism, racial injustice, and artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that AI acts as a contemporary vehicle for age-old forms of exploitation. By linking historical patterns of racial and economic oppression with current AI practices, this study illustrates how modern technology perpetuates and deepens societal inequalities. It specifically examines how AI is implicated in the exploitation of marginalized communities through underpaid labor in the gig economy, the perpetuation of biases in algorithmic decision-making, and the reinforcement of systemic barriers that prevent these groups from benefiting equitably from technological advances. Furthermore, the paper discusses the role of AI in extending and intensifying the social, economic, and psychological burdens faced by these communities, highlighting the problematic use of AI in surveillance, law enforcement, and mental health contexts. The analysis concludes with a call for transformative changes in how AI is developed and deployed. Advocating for a reevaluation of the values driving AI innovation, the paper promotes an approach that integrates social justice and equity into the core of technological design and policy. This shift is crucial for ensuring that AI serves as a tool for societal improvement, fostering empowerment and healing rather than deepening existing divides.</jats:p>

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Keywords

36 Creative Arts and Writing, 48 Law and Legal Studies, 3605 Screen and Digital Media, Minority Health, Behavioral and Social Science, Health Disparities, 10 Reduced Inequalities, 3 Good Health and Well Being

Journal Title

AI and Ethics

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Journal ISSN

2730-5953
2730-5961

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Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC