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India’s scattered workforce: the chatbot keeping families in touch during emergencies

The Guardian Tech·6 days ago

A WhatsApp chatbot in India is collecting location and personal data from migrant workers under the guise of emergency contact services. The story highlights worker suspicion about data usage and privacy concerns around AI systems gathering sensitive information about vulnerable populations without clear consent or transparency about data handling.

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