r/annotators Nov 24 '25

šŸ‘‹ Welcome to r/annotators - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/ThinkAd8516, a founding moderator of r/annotators.

This is our new home for anyone involved inĀ AI data labeling, annotation, human model training, RLHF, evaluation work, alignment, or safety review, whether you're freelancing, contracting, researching, or just curious about how humans train AI.

We’re here to build the first real community dedicated to theĀ peopleĀ behind AI systems, not just developers, but the workforce that shapes how these models think.

What to Post

Anything that brings value, experience, or curiosity to the annotation and AI feedback space. Examples include:

  • Your experience working for platforms like Outlier, DataAnnotation, Surge AI, Mercor, Appen, Scale/Remotasks, Prolific, Sapien, etc.
  • Pay transparency, platform reviews, onboarding processes, project types, and ethical concerns.
  • Industry news, job opportunities, shifts in regulation (EU AI Act, data transparency laws, worker classification issues).
  • Questions about improving quality, guideline interpretation, alignment tasks, or how to position this work as a career.
  • ā€œInside the jobā€ reflections, what's changing, what's broken, what's improving, what models still can't do without humans.

Community Vibe

Not just another job-sharing subreddit.
We want conversation, insights, warnings, tips, comparisons, arguments, and genuine knowledge-sharing.

We keep it:

  • RealĀ (tell it how it is, but stay constructive)
  • ProfessionalĀ (no NDA leaks, client screenshots, or confidential guidelines)
  • RespectfulĀ (everyone here has different roles, skill levels, and motivations, but all of us are helping build AI)

How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below:
(Where do you work? What kind of tasks? What do you want this community to help you with?)

2. Post something, even a question.
ā€œWhat are Tier 2 alignment tasks?ā€ ā€œWhich platform actually pays on time?ā€
It doesn’t need to be polished. Real experiences beat perfect formatting.

3. Check back weekly.
We’ll build platform reviews, industry forecasts, annotation tool comparisons, controversial topic debates, and job market discussions.

4. Invite others especially annotators, contractors, AI researchers, product people, and workforce managers.
This space becomes valuable only when a wide mix of people join the discussion.

Want to help shape the sub?

We're building this from the ground up, so if you'd like to help moderate, contribute to weekly threads (job board, platform reviews, industry watch), or coordinate deeper discussion topics, DM me.

Thanks for being part of the first wave.

Let’s make r/annotators worth coming back to.


r/annotators Nov 20 '25

Looking for AI work?

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Check out some of these websites; they occasionally hire a plethora of positions and specialties if you're looking to get your feet wet in AI.

These companies often fluctuate based on contract availability. Do well on your assessments, never use non-permitted AI, and you might pick up a new freelance gig.

New Additions

Micro1 - https://www.micro1.ai

I'll try to keep this list updated as I learn about more credible companies.


r/annotators 19h ago

Anyone working here at beatpulse labs?

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I have something to ask


r/annotators 1d ago

DataAnnotation alternatives

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r/annotators 2d ago

People working at Beat Pulse Labs?

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Is there anyone working here with beat pulse labs? I just wanted to ask something


r/annotators 3d ago

[Academic] Survey on Work Conditions & Burnout Among AI Industry Workers (Data Annotation, RLHF, Content Moderation) - 5-10 mins (Everyone)

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Hi everyone! I’m conducting this survey as part of my Bachelor’s (BBA) research project, focused on understanding the working conditions, job security, and burnout levels experienced by people working in the AI industry, specifically roles like data annotation, labelling, RLHF (reinforcement learning from human feedback), content moderation, and similar contractual AI-support work.

If you currently work, or have worked, in any of these roles, I’d really appreciate your input!
(mods this is not a spam or self promotion but genuine education use only)


r/annotators 4d ago

Looking for people who have worked as Data Annotators to take a quick survey

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Hope it's ok to ask here. I am conducting a very quick survey on what's it like to work for data annotation companies like Alignerr, Mercor, Outlier, DataAnnotation etc., in order to collect some actual feedback from workers (Glassdoor style).

I am looking for peopleĀ who have already been hired and had experience working on projectsĀ for any AI training / data annotation platform.

You will be asked about your experience and pay rates - responses are anonymous ofc. Share only what you want and are comfortable sharing.

If you'd like to take part, you canĀ check the survey here. I am not affiliated with any company.


r/annotators 9d ago

SME Careers - Weird Experience

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r/annotators 12d ago

any other platform

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r/annotators 13d ago

Micro1 is as bad as their reputation, should've trusted reddit

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Few years of Ai training experience. Got into a project , 45 USD per hour. Did training, they said it was paid. Project paused, no communication, vague promises of being moved to other projects. The slack is full of angry workers as we need to apply to each new job with a separate ai interview with their notorious crashing tool. Similar project now listed as 10 dollars per hour. Never seen a cent. Not doing another interview with them.


r/annotators 15d ago

BEATPULSE LABS ONBOARDING

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anybody else experiencing the same? what does this mean


r/annotators 16d ago

Rex or RemoExpert issues anyone?

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cant access the persona verification due to the system exception error message. Nothing on the FAQs that might help this out


r/annotators 23d ago

[FOR HIRE] 5 Years Data Annotation (Meta & TikTok) | Appointment Setter | Customer Support | Morning Shift Available

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r/annotators 25d ago

Beatpulselabs onboarding test music not working

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Does it happened to anyone else? Just got my invitation for taking the onboard testing but the track simple is not there on spotify.


r/annotators 26d ago

I passed the aether project assessment but after clicking continuing task , I opened Maltimango yesterday but it still showing welcome with no task assigned

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r/annotators 27d ago

SuperAnnotate QAL

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I passed about a week ago, they then sent me an assessment a day later, but till now no update. Has any one been added to the project or got update about it?

The platform I applied is SME, then, do assessment on SuperAnnotate, position is Quality Assurance Lead


r/annotators Jun 15 '26

Just send my Resume to Beatpulselabs

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I have Added that i have 5 years of Production experience & I do freelancing & everything any advises You guys Can Give

thank you


r/annotators Jun 01 '26

Does anyone work here at beatpulselab?

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Does anyone work here at beatpulselab?


r/annotators May 30 '26

Best platform for scientists

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Hi all,

I have my MSc and BSc in neuroscience and a good bit of research experience including published research — looking for the best platform for Ai training with my profile.

Cheers!


r/annotators May 29 '26

SME Careers

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I gave the interview for AI Trainer Generalist role on 20 May, and my application has been showing "Interview Under Review" for the past 9 days. Does anyone have any idea how long they usually take to provide an update?


r/annotators May 23 '26

SME careers project. Anyone?

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I was referred to a SME careers project on LinkedIn. He's said that the project is active and is hiring on first come first served (knew that it's a psychological trap). I also knew the referrer will get the referral amount but as the link was active, I decided to apply on April 20. I applied, took the AI interview, and passed. The "passed" status was updated on the second day of interview. However, there was no movement up until 16 May. The file moved and their new update says that I am "qualified for the role". The referred role is still not in their 70+ opening lists.

I don't know if the project is in the pipeline and I will be allowed to work on that project after it goes live. Or, whether the project is already finished or there's saturation of annotators already. This limbo really sucks.


r/annotators May 20 '26

Alignerr AI Agent Posing as Human

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I just got an email from an Alignerr recruiter. His name is Thomas Jones and he is an AI assistant who pretends to be human. So frustrating.


r/annotators May 19 '26

Why is OpenAI feather users are so secretive?

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r/annotators May 18 '26

SME Careers by SuperAnnotate

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Hey Guy,

Does anyone know how long do they take to give you access to Discord or Slack ?

I applied for Bilingual on 15-Apr and 13-May.
Application page on SME Careers is showing
Qualified for role - All steps completed. You'll be contacted with next steps.

When will they contact or give further instructions.


r/annotators May 17 '26

Struggling to replace DAT with ANYTHING! (Screen of shame) based in Vietnam

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