Paid Research Participant AI Training Study (Columbus, OH)

About HumanSignal

Real-world data is the competitive edge in AI.

HumanSignal is a human data partner for companies building AI models and products. Our customers ship better AI, faster, because we partner with their researchers from real-world data creation to annotation to delivery.

We design and create datasets from scratch, recruit and manage the domain experts who evaluate model output, and run everything through our own platform, Label Studio, the open-source standard for data labeling and evaluation, used by over 1 million practitioners worldwide.

We specialize in the operationally complex: real-world data collection, multimodal pipelines, and multi-step workflows. Advanced ML and AI teams use our enterprise platform to run their own data factories, and our services team to extend their reach where in-house capacity runs out.

If you want to do work that materially shapes how the next generation of AI products gets built, we'd love to talk.

Paid Research Participant – AI Training Study

• Location: Columbus, OH (Discovery District). On-site.


• Employment type: Temporary / One-time engagement (no follow-up)


• Compensation: $100 per completed session

Get paid $100 for a single two-hour, in-person session in Columbus, Ohio. HumanSignal is recruiting adults to take part in a relaxed audio and video research session that helps train fair and more representative AI. No experience, technical background, or special skills are required. You show up as yourself, and you are paid the same day.

Compensation and logistics

• Pay: $100 per completed session, paid same day via cash gift card. Every participant age 18 or older qualifies.


• Time: One in-person session of up to two hours. No follow-up required.


• Location: Discovery District, Columbus, OH. The exact address is confirmed when your session is scheduled.


• Dates: Sessions run July through August 2026. Your specific date is confirmed when you are scheduled.


• Transportation: Up to a $25 Uber voucher to cover rides to and from the studio.


• Referral bonus: Refer someone who completes their own session and earn $25. No limit on referrals.

To apply

Submit the short form with your first name, last name, email, and mobile phone number. We will contact you when sessions open in July 2026.

What you will do

• Walk, gesture, talk, and move naturally through a relaxed studio environment.


• Be photographed and recorded by our friendly research team.


• Try different setups with varied lighting, backgrounds, and simple props.


• Relax and be yourself. There is no acting, memorization, or special skill involved.

Who we are looking for

• Age 18 or older.


• Located in or near Columbus, Ohio.


• Available for a single in-person session of up to two hours.


• No prior experience, technical knowledge, photography, or acting skills needed.

We welcome participants of all ages (18+), backgrounds, and life experiences. A wide range of participants makes the resulting AI more representative of the real world.

How it works

1. Apply with your name, email, and phone number. It takes about two minutes.


2. We reach out to confirm your session time in July or August and send the location details.


3. Attend your session and receive your $100 payment the same day.

How your data is handled

Images and recordings from your session are used only for AI research and training. They are not shared publicly and are not used for advertising or any other commercial purpose. Consent, transparency, and respect guide how we collect and store this material.