botsitting
/ˈbɒtˌsɪtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of monitoring, supervising, or troubleshooting artificial intelligence tools to ensure they function correctly and produce accurate results.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau blending 'bot'—short for robot, denoting automated software—and 'babysitting,' a term for providing care or supervision. It emerged in modern English to describe the new labor requirement of managing autonomous digital systems.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a hidden burden on workers who, despite gaining productivity from AI, must spend significant time overseeing the software to prevent errors. This highlights a trade-off where time saved by automation is consumed by the need for constant human supervision.
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Read the full article ↗Los Angeles Times