The article discusses the reality of artificial intelligence, with many data labelers and lawyers arguing that it relies on the underpaid labor of underpaid workers in Africa. The article suggests that African data collectors have been doing "ghost work" for American tech companies for decades, which is often overlooked by the public. The work of these workers is often referred to as "blackest work," which is seen as an extractive technology. The author suggests that nondisclosure agreements and terms of services that prevent workers from opting out have created a culture of fear.