As AI technology continues to advance, ethical questions loom large, especially concerning labor practices. A significant number of workers, primarily from the Philippines, find themselves in 'digital sweatshops,' earning less than minimum wage to annotate data and train AI models. U.S. tech giants like Scale AI, who are often clients, appear disconnected from the struggles of this overseas workforce. The article highlights the urgent need for regulation and ethical considerations, pushing for a more equitable AI ecosystem.