Crowd Work

Topic

Crowd work (or crowdwork) is a form of digital labor where tasks are outsourced to a large, dispersed group of workers through online platforms. It is a key component of the gig economy and crowdsourcing, often involving micro-tasks such as data annotation, content moderation, and AI training. This model allows organizations to access flexible, on-demand labor globally, though it frequently raises concerns regarding worker rights, fair compensation, and labor protections.