What is Outlier?
Outlier provides a platform where individuals with specialized knowledge can actively participate in the development of advanced Generative AI. By connecting subject matter experts from diverse fields—ranging from chemistry and law to coding and creative writing—with AI training tasks, the platform facilitates the improvement of AI model performance and relevance.
Experts contribute through various assignments, including rating and ranking AI-generated responses, rewriting content based on specific prompts (Open Rewrite), and working with multi-modal data like images and audio. This collaborative effort aims to make AI more human-like and beneficial. The platform emphasizes flexibility, allowing contributors to work remotely on their own schedule and receive competitive compensation based on their expertise and the tasks completed.
Experts contribute through various assignments, including rating and ranking AI-generated responses, rewriting content based on specific prompts (Open Rewrite), and working with multi-modal data like images and audio. This collaborative effort aims to make AI more human-like and beneficial. The platform emphasizes flexibility, allowing contributors to work remotely on their own schedule and receive competitive compensation based on their expertise and the tasks completed.
Features
- Expert Network: Connects subject matter experts to AI training projects.
- Flexible Scheduling: Enables contributors to work remotely at any time.
- Competitive Compensation: Offers payment based on domain expertise and task completion.
- Diverse Task Types: Features assignments like rating/ranking, open rewrite, and multi-modal tasks.
- Community Platform: Provides access to a community of fellow experts.
- Multiple Domain Opportunities: Covers over 30 expertise areas including STEM, humanities, and coding.
Use Cases
- Training advanced generative AI models.
- Evaluating and ranking AI model responses.
- Generating high-quality training data for specific domains.
- Providing subject matter expertise for AI development.
- Offering flexible remote work opportunities for experts.
- Improving AI safety and usefulness through human feedback.
FAQs
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What qualifications are needed to join Outlier?
Candidates require deep expertise in their chosen domain (typically minimum junior/senior undergraduate level, preferred graduate degree holders), strong written English communication skills, and a commitment to contributing to AI development. -
How much does Outlier pay?
Outlier offers competitive rates determined by the specific domain of focus and the contributor's qualifications. -
How are contributors paid?
Payments are made weekly through either PayPal or AirTM, based on the contributor's preference. -
What are the expected working hours?
Work hours are highly flexible. Contributors can work anywhere from 5-10 hours per week up to 40 hours, depending on their availability. There are no minimum or maximum required hours. -
Can I work on Outlier alongside another job?
Yes, contributors operate as independent contractors and can choose their working hours, making it suitable to combine with other part-time or full-time opportunities.
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