Handshake AI

Handshake AI is a paid remote work program from Handshake. Fellows help train and improve AI models by reviewing outputs, completing expert tasks, taking project-specific training, and getting paid for their contributions. For similar human-in-the-loop AI tasks, compare it with ALAYA AI; for a more traditional job-search workflow, see CareerAI, AutoApply.Jobs, and AI Job Interview Trainer.

What Handshake AI Offers

• remote part-time projects for AI training and evaluation
• opportunities for experts and people with no prior AI experience
• public rates for some roles reaching $100, $175, and $300 per hour
• identity verification before participation
• project matching and training before the work starts
• a community with 100K+ stated fellows

How It Works

• apply and verify your identity
• get matched with a project based on your profile and open roles
• complete the project training
• contribute your knowledge to AI training tasks
• get paid for completed work

Who It Is For

Handshake AI is worth checking if you are a student, professional, or domain expert interested in paid AI training work. On AIDive it fits best with resumes and jobs and recruiting.

What To Check

The official page lists an important limitation: to participate in the Handshake AI Fellowship, you must be based in the U.S. and have valid work authorization that Handshake can support. F-1 students with CPT or OPT may be eligible, but STEM OPT is not supported. Rates and project availability depend on domain, experience, and open opportunities.