Frequently asked questions
About Mindrift
What is Mindrift?
Mindrift is a platform that offers remote, freelance opportunities in the ever-evolving field of training artificial intelligence (AI) and contributing to emerging technologies. Joining Mindrift gives you access to a broad range of AI projects, allowing you to develop your skills while using human intelligence to build the next generation of AI.
Our platform is a global marketplace focused on the development of high-quality data for generative AI, computer vision, and data science. We facilitate unique opportunities to contribute to on cutting-edge AI projects that push the boundaries of technology.
Whether you’re interested in writing prompts and outcomes, editing others texts, or evaluating AI-generated content, Mindrift offers a diverse array of projects to match your interests and expertise.
Our mission and values
People-first. Prioritizing the well-being and fair compensation of our global community.
Community. Building a supportive, collaborative worldwide network of non-technical freelancers involved in AI projects.
Innovation. Continuously evolving our approaches to building generative AI, AI training and project collaboration.
Transparency. Maintaining openness and honesty in all our processes and communications.
Diversity and ethics
What is the policy on discrimination and harassment?
Fostering an environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity is paramount. Harassment, abuse, unlawful practices, or discrimination of any kind are not tolerated. We engage contributors based solely on their skills and ability to perform tasks, ensuring a fair and inclusive approach for all.
How is diversity and inclusion promoted?
We actively foster an inclusive culture, ensuring that all contributors and partners are treated with dignity and respect. We believe that diversity enriches our work and are committed to creating opportunities that reflect a broad spectrum of backgrounds and perspectives.
What is the stance on child and forced labor?
Child labor is strictly prohibited. We only engage individuals who meet the legal age requirements for paid opportunities in their location. All forms of forced labor or slavery are strictly forbidden — in line with national laws and international standards, including the International Labour Organization’s Forced Labor Convention.
How is freedom of association addressed?
We respect the rights of contributors to freely associate and engage in collective discussions or negotiations, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Our community encourages open communication and collaboration.
Why does Mindrift have projects with sensitive content?
At Mindrift, we engage with a wide range of AI training projects, including those involving sensitive content. These projects help AI models understand and handle complex scenarios, such as safety and privacy issues, in a controlled and responsible manner.
How does Mindrift care for the well-being of our freelancers performing on projects with sensitive content?
Age restrictions: Some projects require participants to be 21 years or older. We verify age and obtain explicit consent before offering projects or tasks containing sensitive content.
Time limits: Contributors engaging with sensitive content are limited to a maximum of 2 hours per UTC day to prevent prolonged exposure.
Opt-out option: If a contributor decides they no longer wish to participate in a sensitive content project, we have a simple opt-out process that removes them from the project within one day.
We provide comprehensive training to prepare contributors engaging with these projects, along with clear guidelines and feedback. A support channel is always available for questions and concerns.
We take these steps seriously to ensure contributors are well-supported when engaging with sensitive content.
Standards and anti-fraud policy
We want to keep our community safe and ensure that our AI Trainers are skilled and reliable. To do this, we have measures in place to prevent fraud, such as blocking those who generate random dialogues, give unhelpful responses, or aren’t genuinely qualified. We also protect the community by taking action against users who spam, promote other products on Discord, or post unethical comments.
To foster a supportive environment, we’ve established guidelines to help our AI Trainers thrive:
– AI Trainers avoid using generated content for training.
– Responses must be helpful, clear, and well-written.
We understand that remote, flexible opportunities sometimes come with their own set of challenges, so we're always here to support our AI Trainers.
Collaboration with Mindrift
About this opportunity
The only way to cooperate with Mindrift is by creating an account on our platform. Our collaborations offer flexible, remote, paid opportunities that promote balance and wellbeing.
Project Participation: Participation in our projects is entirely voluntary. You are free to accept or decline projects without any obligation or penalty.
Flexibility: As an independent contractor, you have full autonomy to perform the project tasks on your own time and discretion, provided that deadlines and deliverables are met.
Contribution hours: You are allowed to contribute more than 20 hours per week if you choose to do so. However, your schedule remains under your control, and there are no fixed hours imposed by us.
Independence: You are not an employee and will not be subject to supervision, direction, or control in the manner or means of performing your tasks.
Multiple Engagements: You are free to engage in other projects or work for other clients while taking part in Mindrift projects, as long as it does not conflict with the terms of our project or result in a breach of confidentiality.
What does the application process look like?
There are two ways to join Mindrift: specialized projects and all-access tasks.
Specialized projects: Choose an opportunity that fits your expertise, submit a CV, and go through the traditional application process, including completing assessments and verifying your identity. Join a specialized project when one that matches your skills and knowledge opens up.
All-access tasks: Register on Mindrift, access tasks, and start earning right away — no application process, no waiting. All-access tasks are available to all contributors on the platform and are generally quicker and simpler to complete.
Do I need AI development experience?
No. While our projects are designed to advance AI models, coding or development skills aren’t a requirement unless your expertise is in that domain. As an AI Trainer, your main goal will be to share your knowledge — be it writing, healthcare, coding, physics, or any other — to train the AI models of tomorrow.
What is an AI Trainer?
AI Trainer is an umbrella term for everyone contributing to projects on Mindrift.
Projects come in two types: all-access and specialized.
All-access projects are open to everyone on the platform, with no education, experience, or skill requirements. They're usually less time-intensive, though they can still be challenging, and tend to be lower-paid.
Specialized projects call for deep knowledge in a specific field, such as mathematics, law, medicine, or design, usually backed by a relevant degree and professional experience. They're more complex and demanding, and tend to be higher-paid. Trainers can qualify for specialized projects as they build the right expertise.
Can I be an AI Trainer if I already have a job?
Absolutely! Being an AI Trainer for Mindrift means you have all the flexibility you need, allowing you to complete tasks at a time that best suits your schedule. We will never ask you to share any information that might be restricted, confidential, or under an NDA.
Why would I want to be an AI Trainer?
Being an AI Trainer comes with potential opportunities to supplement your income while shaping the AI models of tomorrow, all while maintaining complete flexibility in your schedule.
What does the day of an AI Trainer look like?
With Mindrift, you’re never alone — unless you want to be. In fact, we encourage AI Trainers to have a strong collaborative mindset. To support this, you will be part of a team supervised by a Quality Assurance specialist, and join a Discord hub where you can ask questions, receive feedback, and even share what book you’ve just finished reading.
Tasks and payments
What does a typical task look like?
Tasks can vary in nature, but can be generally broken up into three types: general, domain specific, and complex multi-step tasks.
General tasks include labeling data, rating AI-generated outputs, or writing simple prompts. Domain specific tasks evaluating and labeling, justification and reasoning, or output refinement — they’re typically more complex and require domain knowledge. Multi-step assignments are a combination of several types of tasks in one set.
Learn more about different types of tasks here.
How many tasks will I be able to get?
Task availability is directly related to the state of the Generative AI industry — expansion equals more requests for experts. Therefore, our projects and tasks are based on our clients' needs. For example, if a client proposes a project to train a model on a very specific, niche skillset, we'll have an influx of opportunities in that particular domain. Once the project concludes, there'll likely be a period of downtime with limited or no opportunities. Contributors will be notified if and when new opportunities arise.
How do I get paid?
AI Trainers are paid through Mindrift’s payment partners — Payoneer or Tipalti (PayPal) — depending on the selected withdrawal method.
Payments are issued twice per month for tasks that have been completed and accepted. Payment cycles run from the 1st–15th and the 16th–end of the month, with payouts processed on the 5th and 20th of each month (adjusted for weekends and holidays).
How much will I get paid?
Compensation is set at the project level and depends on the project’s scope, complexity, and expertise requirements. Each task has a clearly defined, fixed reward that is visible before work begins.
Projects that require specialized expertise or more complex analysis typically offer higher rewards, while more general tasks may have lower reward levels.
Payment is provided only for tasks that are successfully completed and accepted as meeting the project’s quality standards.
Schedule requirements
Will I need to perform a set amount of hours every week?
No! You’ll be free to open the Mindrift platform and complete tasks whenever you feel it’s best.
How flexible is this opportunity?
It can be as flexible as you like — as long as you have a computer with internet access and available tasks. You can complete tasks anywhere, anytime, whenever you feel like it. The Mindrift platform is available 24/7/365 — even when you are tanning on the beach or waiting for your flight at the airport.