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technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Entrepreneur earns $200/hour training AI models driven by curiosity

Utkarsh Amitabh, a 34-year-old entrepreneur and academic, earns $200/hour training AI models for micro1, leveraging his expertise in business, tech, and philosophy. He values the role for its intellectual challenge and flexibility, viewing AI's impact on jobs with cautious optimism, believing in a future of human-AI collaboration. The job highlights the growing importance of domain experts in AI development and the evolving landscape of work in the AI era.

via CNBC|

#ai-models #ai-training #career

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

AI Training Growth Sparks Rise in Scams

A shadow market for illicit sale of verified AI training accounts has emerged on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram, driven by the high demand for data labeling work in AI development. Despite company bans and safeguards, scammers and opportunists are selling fake or real accounts, risking scams and data leaks for buyers and sellers. Companies like Scale AI and Surge AI are actively fighting fraud, but the underground industry continues to evolve, highlighting the challenges in securing AI training data.

via Business Insider|

#ai-training-accounts #black-market #data-labeling

business7 months ago•1 min saved

Scale AI reduces workforce by 14% after Meta investment and rapid GenAI expansion

Scale AI is laying off 14% of its staff, mainly in data-labeling, after rapid growth and a recent $14.3 billion deal with Meta. The company is shifting focus to enterprise and government sales following the loss of major clients, reflecting a strategic pivot in response to market changes.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-startups #business #data-labeling

business8 months ago•5 min saved

Uber Expands AI Data Platform to Enhance Enterprise and Smart Agent Development

Uber is expanding its AI data labeling services through Uber AI Solutions, aiming to compete in the market following Scale AI's deal with Meta. The company is offering ready-to-use datasets, licensing its internal platforms, and developing automation tools to streamline project setup. With a presence in over 30 countries and a growing network of clickworkers, Uber seeks to leverage its size and experience to establish a significant position in the AI data labeling industry, amidst increased competition and industry shifts.

via Forbes|

#ai-solutions #business #data-labeling

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Meta's $14.3B AI Investment Sparks Industry Shift

OpenAI is ending its collaboration with Scale AI, a data-labeling startup, following Meta's significant investment and hiring of Scale's founder. This move reflects OpenAI's shift towards more specialized data providers to support advanced AI models, amidst concerns about Meta's stake revealing competitors' AI efforts. The decision marks a change from earlier plans to continue working with Scale, as OpenAI seeks better data expertise for developing human-like reasoning AI.

via Bloomberg|

#ai-development #data-labeling #meta

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Meta invests $14.3 billion in Scale AI, poaches CEO in major AI push

Meta has finalized a $14.3 billion investment to acquire a 49% stake in Scale AI, valuing the startup at $29 billion, with CEO Alexandr Wang joining Meta to lead its AI strategy, signaling a strategic move to enhance its AI capabilities and gain insights into competitors' data priorities.

via Reuters|

#ai-investment #business #data-labeling

business8 months ago•5 min saved

Meta's $15 Billion AI Investment and New Lab Signal Major Industry Shift

Scale AI's $15 billion deal to sell a 49% stake to Meta and Wang's departure to lead a new Meta AI lab raises concerns about trust and data sharing with major clients like OpenAI, potentially threatening Scale's business. The deal could also shift the competitive landscape in AI data services, with rivals positioning themselves as neutral alternatives. The move signifies Meta's intensified focus on AI development, but also introduces risks for Scale's existing operations and client relationships.

via Forbes|

#ai-startup #alexandr-wang #business

technology8 months ago•5 min saved

Meta Considers Over $10 Billion Investment in AI Startup Scale AI

Meta is in talks to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI, a key player in AI data labeling and model training, which has grown significantly and influenced US AI policy. Scale's evolution from image labeling to advanced language models and its deepening ties with the US government and Meta highlight its central role in the AI industry, driven by the need for high-quality data and expert input.

via Bloomberg.com|

#ai #data-labeling #investment

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Meta in Talks to Invest Billions in Scale AI

Meta is in talks to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI, making it one of the largest external AI investments, to support data labeling services for AI training, with Scale AI expected to generate $2 billion in revenue this year.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-funding #data-labeling #investment

technology2 years ago•12 min saved

Ex-Tesla employees allege sharing of customers' private car camera footage.

Tesla employees privately shared invasive videos and images recorded by customers’ car cameras, including embarrassing situations, crashes, and road-rage incidents, according to interviews with nine former employees. Some recordings were made when cars were parked and turned off, potentially revealing where a Tesla owner lived. The sharing of sensitive videos illustrates one of the less-noted features of artificial intelligence systems: they often require armies of human beings to help train machines to learn automated tasks such as driving. Tesla increasingly has been automating the process, but it continues to employ hundreds of data labelers in Buffalo, New York.

via The Guardian|

#artificial-intelligence #autopilot #data-labeling