US Finance Data Contributor – AI Research (Remote, Task-Based)
About Prolific
Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.
Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.
The Opportunity
We are looking for US-based participants aged 18+ to take part in a paid research project using real-world financial data to help train AI models.
No finance background is required. The task is remote and flexible and takes approximately 1–2 hours for most participants.
Tasks
- Download genuine financial records from your own accounts.
- Provide data from 5 required categories plus at least 1 additional eligible apps (6 apps minimum).
- Provide 2 financial documents you created yourself.
- Data must be genuine, recent (newest transaction within 60 days) and cover the same 12-month period.
- Upload and validate your files through Peak Talent, with guidance from Prolific.
Files are redacted on your own device before upload. You will never provide passwords, account credentials, or live access to your financial accounts.
What You’ll Bring
- US resident, 18+
- Access to your own eligible financial accounts and data.
- Comfortable downloading and uploading files.
- Able to follow instructions and provide your own genuine data.
Screenshots, synthetic or AI-generated data, and scraped data are not accepted.
You’ll first complete a short eligibility screener.
Pay
$10 for the eligibility screener.
If you pass, you’ll be invited to a separate study where you can earn $240 once your submission is reviewed and approved
Why Prolific is a great platform to join as a Participant
Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future using your language expertise. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes, and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.
We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.
We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviours into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.
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