Short answer: Ethos is a real company that pays people for AI training work. It is an expert network that matches experienced professionals with paid expert work, including AI projects. Apply to roles that are hiring now: they're listed on this page when we've checked one recently.
What Ethos is
Ethos is an expert network: it recruits experienced professionals, including senior people in private equity, medicine and law, and matches them with paid projects, including AI work. Screening starts with an AI-run voice interview about your background. Its site is askethos.com, and experts sign up at agent.askethos.com.
What it pays
Each listing shows its own rate. We only quote pay from listings we've checked; when we list an Ethos job, its pay is on the job page.
How to get in
- Pick a role that's hiring. Old listings rarely move.
- Fill in your profile properly. Your degree, field and work history are what get you matched.
- Take the screening seriously. Read instructions twice, explain your reasoning in full sentences.
- Expect to wait for a project. Apply to a second platform in the meantime.
The honest downsides
- Hours aren't guaranteed, even after you're accepted.
- Projects can end with little notice.
Questions people ask
Is Ethos legit?
It's a funded company (an a16z-led Series A) that runs an expert network with paid AI projects. Experts sign up at agent.askethos.com. Check the address carefully before you apply.
Who does Ethos look for?
Experienced professionals, including senior people in private equity, medicine and law.
How does Ethos screen people?
Screening starts with an AI-run voice interview about your background.
Are hours guaranteed on Ethos?
No. Hours aren't guaranteed, even after you're accepted, and projects can end with little notice.