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