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Mercor Pays $4 Million Daily to 30,000 AI Trainers

Mercor, a San Francisco-based startup, compensates a network of 30,000 contractors upwards of $4 million daily for training AI systems. Their roles average about $105 an hour, with some positions offering up to $1,000 for venture capital partners and as low as $50 for generalist gigs. Recently, the company has been in talks that could value it at nearly $20 billion. This has significance for markets as the demand for skilled labor in AI development shows potential growth, influencing investment and employment trends in technology sectors.