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Homeless people used as mobile Wi-Fi hotspots (2012)

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https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna46714752
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  • #Tech Controversy
  • #SXSW
  • #Homelessness
  • BBH Labs hired homeless individuals as mobile Wi-Fi hotspots at SXSW, sparking controversy.
  • Participants were paid $20/day plus tips, but critics called the initiative exploitative.
  • The project aimed to raise awareness and provide employment, but faced backlash for insensitivity.
  • Homeless volunteers saw it as legitimate work, while critics highlighted the social divide.
  • BBH Labs defended the project as a 'charitable experiment' to engage homeless individuals with society.
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