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Mechanical Turk replacement for microtasks

Build a crowdwork platform focused on small, quick tasks with transparent pricing and worker protections. Target businesses needing human-in-the-loop AI training data.

Why now

With MTurk shutting down, there's sudden demand for alternatives that address its pain points like opaque pricing and worker dissatisfaction.

Who for
AI companies, researchers
Business model
Transaction fees on tasks
Effort
A few months

Businesses rely on microtask platforms for AI training, content moderation, and data cleaning. Current options often exploit workers and lack transparency.

Create a platform with clear task pricing, worker ratings, and automated quality controls. Offer API access for businesses to integrate human intelligence into workflows.

Start with a simple web interface for task posting and completion, then add automation features. Focus on verticals like e-commerce product tagging or research data collection.

The biggest risk is attracting enough quality workers without the network effects of established platforms.

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