Priyank Chandra
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Priyank Chandra is a scholar whose work critically examines the intersection of technology, labor, and society, with a particular focus on the global dynamics of automation and artificial intelligence. His research delves into how technological imaginaries—from science fiction to Silicon Valley boardrooms—collide with the messy realities of implementation, especially in contexts of outsourcing and precarious work. In his highly cited paper, “Outsourcing Artificial Intelligence: Responding to the Reassertion of the Human Element into Automation” (2022, 9 citations), Chandra challenges the narrative of a workerless future, revealing how the persistent gaps in autonomous systems force a reliance on human labor, often hidden and undervalued. This work has been pivotal in reshaping conversations around AI ethics and labor studies, highlighting the often-invisible human workforce that powers automation. Chandra’s contributions are marked by a rare ability to bridge critical theory with empirical fieldwork, making his insights essential for students and researchers grappling with the social consequences of technological change. His scholarship stands as a vital corrective to techno-optimism, urging a more nuanced understanding of who truly benefits from the march of progress.
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