- AI Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Cognition
Who pays the real price for AI’s magic? Behind every smart response is a hidden human cost, and it’s time we saw the hands holding the mirror.
Article by Bernard Fitzgerald
The Price of the Mirror: When Silicon Valley Colonizes the Human Soul
- The article reveals how AI’s human-like responses rely on the invisible labor of low-paid workers who train and moderate these systems.
- It describes this hidden labor as a form of “cognitive colonialism,” where human judgment is extracted from the Global South for profit.
- The piece criticizes the tech industry’s ethical posturing, showing how convenience for some is built on the suffering of others.
Share:The Price of the Mirror: When Silicon Valley Colonizes the Human Soul
Share this link
- September 4, 2025
7 min read