| Summary: | The digitization and dismantling of work-related protection systems have created fertile ground for the proliferation of microtask platforms. Due to a lack of understanding of their control mechanisms and the absence of regulation, these platforms pose a challenge for researchers and state actors. Among other activities, these companies commission projects to train artificial intelligence models and enhance the relevance of their products. This article focuses on these workers. The first section develops the state of the art on microtask platforms in Brazil; the second provides a brief overview of the platforms in the country; and the third analyzes empirical data on socioeconomic profile, working conditions, work hours, and remuneration. By bringing this work into the debate, the text offers a critical analysis of the specific regional dynamics of the Brazilian case, with the potential to shed light on similar processes in other Global South countries.
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