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Uber launches a new, optional "digital tasks" program in the US.
Drivers can upload content to help companies train AI models.
Compensation depends on a task's time commitment and complexity.
There's more to being employed by Uber than simply driving around passengers -- at least, that's what Uber says. Following the expansion of its courier service in 2020, Uber is now offering drivers the opportunity to help companies train their AI models for extra cash.
How it works
According to Uber, beginning later this year, drivers and couriers who opt into the program can complete "digital tasks" within Uber's Driver app. These tasks can include submitting a video of themselves speaking in their native language, uploading pictures of specific everyday items, or presenting documents written in a different language.
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