Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is experimenting with an “AI labor marketplace” where employees could earn up to Rs 14,000 or $150 per hour by assisting in training AI chatbots, as per a Business Insider report. The platform is currently in early-stage trials and has posted various roles for AI trainers, involving tasks like evaluating responses from AI models, identifying errors, and conducting “red teaming” to uncover vulnerabilities.
The job opportunities cover diverse fields such as coding, finance, healthcare, and linguistics, with compensation ranging from Rs 3,700 to Rs 14,000 per hour based on expertise. Notably, senior software-engineer trainer positions command the highest pay, while individuals skilled in Excel, finance, nursing, or languages like Germanic and Nordic can earn up to around Rs 9,300 per hour, the report highlighted.
Positions focused on red-teaming to test AI systems were advertised at approximately Rs 3,700 to Rs 4,600 per hour. LinkedIn is prompting users to show interest in these roles through platform alerts, with a gradual rollout of these opportunities in the US while indicating a forthcoming availability in India, the report mentioned.
Applicants are required to authenticate their profiles with a government ID, engage in an AI-led screening conversation regarding their skills and experience, and complete project-specific tasks during the application process. The platform leverages profile data such as educational background, licenses, and work history to evaluate candidates.
This move places LinkedIn in direct competition with AI training startups like Mercor and Surge AI, which connect human experts with AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic to enhance their models. In a recent report, LinkedIn revealed that approximately 79% of Indian small and medium businesses (SMBs) prefer an integrated platform over standalone tools, announcing the upcoming launch of Premium All-in-One, an integrated, AI-powered solution.
