Is Abaka (Rex) Legit? A 6-Month Insider Review — Competitive Pay, Real Performance Standards, and a Broken Referral Program

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insider review of Abaka (Rex/Remote Experts)

Quick summary Yes, Abaka is a legitimate AI training platform, and yes they pay, if you can get in. I first saw Abaka on Reddit post asking for contributors. I replied, and heard nothing for a while, until an email invited me to take an assessment. I presumed I failed, as I heard nothing back. … Read more

Outlier AI Review 2026: Is it legit? Pay rates, projects, and what they don’t tell You

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UPDATE 11/04/2026: Added example pay table If you’re here, you will have seen dozens of posts claiming that Outlier has paid the poster thousands of dollars. You would have also seen posters claiming that it is a scam and a dumpster fire that is on the verge of collapse. Naturally, before you give them your … Read more

Mercor Onboards 2,000+ for New $45/hr Generalist AI Role

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Reading Time: 2 Minutes With the end of Project Aether, the AI training world is going through a dry spell for generalists. While it won’t have the massive headcount of Project Aether or Multimango (which has been slowly winding down), Mercor is rapidly onboarding for a valuable new opportunity that could fill the gap for … Read more