Skilled older American workers, many with advanced degrees and extensive experience, are increasingly turning to AI training jobs—such as data annotation and model evaluation—as a last refuge amid a harsh job market that disadvantages older employees. While AI training offers flexible, intellectually engaging work, it typically pays less and lacks benefits, making it a temporary solution for those struggling with age bias and layoffs in their traditional careers.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/apr/07/ai-training-work-jobs