My paragraph:
Since a couple of years, there has been a rise in child labor throughout the U.S. Because of these corrupt companies, children, mainly in Central America, are practically pushed into a position where they would have no other choice but to work for extremely low wages. Some children were overseen by sponsors in the U.S. These sponsors would force these vulnerable children to work for these companies in places that were extremely dangerous for their health. The majority of these children, who are being exploited, are children that are indebt to people that helped them cross the border; therefore, they had to work in these companies to pay back their debt. These companies are hiring these children because for many reasons, but one of these reasons are the fact that there’s a shortage in workers. Because of this fact, the government of Iowa has passed a law that allows children as young as 14-years-old to work in factories.
AI-Generated Paragraph:
The current surge in child labor in the USA involving children from Central America is driven by a complex interplay of economic, social, and political factors. Many families from Central America migrate to the USA in search of better opportunities, but upon arrival, they often face significant barriers to employment and integration. Economic disparities and limited access to education in their home countries push families to seek better prospects elsewhere. However, upon reaching the USA, they may encounter limited employment options, forcing children to work in order to contribute to their family’s income. Additionally, the lack of legal pathways to migrate and obtain work authorization leaves families with few alternatives. The recent increase in migration from Central America, exacerbated by factors such as violence, poverty, and natural disasters, has further strained resources and heightened vulnerabilities among migrant families, leading to a rise in child labor. Addressing the root causes of migration and providing comprehensive support for migrant families, including access to education, legal protection, and economic opportunities, is essential to addressing this concerning trend and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable children.
Reflection Questions:
I realized that you had to add for specific information into the search bar in order to get specific results. Overall, it was a very easy experience using AI because I didn’t encounter many difficulties except for one.
The AI generated paragraph was accurate because there was a lot of information from other sources that state similar information to the ones that were given/written by AI.
The exercise was useful because you can use AI as a starting place in your future work. You can ask AI about your subject, and it will give you information relating to your subject that you’ve requested. After receiving the information, you can look at other reliable sources to verify the AI’s information but to also expand the information on that subject.
No my results were not expected because there are a lot of situations and problems that caused child labor to rise; as a result, I didn’t know which area that the AI would write about concerning this subject.