people · May 16, 2026
Futurism article reports Mercor connects unemployed workers with AI training gigs
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Futurism published an article on May 13, 2026 about Mercor connecting contractors often struggling unemployed workers with companies like OpenAI. The article notes Mercor exploded onto the tech scene last year as US workers faced unemployment. Mercor is known for treating its workers poorly according to the report. Mercor pays out over $2 million every day to more than 30,000 weekly active contractors.
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