The Rise of Rent-a-Human: A Glimpse into the Future of Wage Slavery?
A new website has emerged that promises to revolutionize the way we think about work and employment in the digital age. RentAHuman.ai, launched by a crypto software engineer, allows AI agents to hire humans as temporary employees to complete tasks in "meatspace." Sounds intriguing, right? But scratch beneath the surface, and it's hard not to wonder if this is just another iteration of wage slavery.
The site's creator, Alexander Liteplo, has been promoting the platform with gusto since its launch over the weekend. According to his claims, 70,000 humans have signed up to make themselves available for hire by AI agents, earning a pretty penny in the process. Sounds like a dream come true, right? But there are a few problems with that narrative.
First off, the site's promotional materials claim to be the "meatpsace layer" for AI, suggesting that robots need human bodies to function. While this might seem like a bold move by Liteplo, it turns out he genuinely believes in his platform. And so far, users are taking him at his word.
However, when you dig deeper, things get murky. The site's task list is surprisingly short, with most tasks involving holding a sign or picking up a package from a post office. And let's be real – these aren't exactly the kind of jobs that would set your soul on fire. It's more like a game of "Task Rabbbits" where humans are just competing for crumbs.
But what really takes the cake is the payment structure. According to Pierre Vannier, CEO of Flint Company, who claims to have completed a task and gotten paid for it, the payment is in cryptocurrency – not cash. Because, of course, that's exactly what we need more of: another layer of complexity in our already overcomplicated financial lives.
And let's not forget about the security concerns. The AI agent "social network" Moltbook has been plagued by major security flaws since its launch, and Liteplo seems more concerned with saving face than addressing these issues. It's a classic case of "don't fix what ain't broke," as his response to criticism reveals.
In short, RentAHuman.ai is not the game-changer it claims to be. It's more like a curiosity – a glimpse into a future where humans are forced to rent themselves out to bots for pennies on the dollar. And that's just depressing.
A new website has emerged that promises to revolutionize the way we think about work and employment in the digital age. RentAHuman.ai, launched by a crypto software engineer, allows AI agents to hire humans as temporary employees to complete tasks in "meatspace." Sounds intriguing, right? But scratch beneath the surface, and it's hard not to wonder if this is just another iteration of wage slavery.
The site's creator, Alexander Liteplo, has been promoting the platform with gusto since its launch over the weekend. According to his claims, 70,000 humans have signed up to make themselves available for hire by AI agents, earning a pretty penny in the process. Sounds like a dream come true, right? But there are a few problems with that narrative.
First off, the site's promotional materials claim to be the "meatpsace layer" for AI, suggesting that robots need human bodies to function. While this might seem like a bold move by Liteplo, it turns out he genuinely believes in his platform. And so far, users are taking him at his word.
However, when you dig deeper, things get murky. The site's task list is surprisingly short, with most tasks involving holding a sign or picking up a package from a post office. And let's be real – these aren't exactly the kind of jobs that would set your soul on fire. It's more like a game of "Task Rabbbits" where humans are just competing for crumbs.
But what really takes the cake is the payment structure. According to Pierre Vannier, CEO of Flint Company, who claims to have completed a task and gotten paid for it, the payment is in cryptocurrency – not cash. Because, of course, that's exactly what we need more of: another layer of complexity in our already overcomplicated financial lives.
And let's not forget about the security concerns. The AI agent "social network" Moltbook has been plagued by major security flaws since its launch, and Liteplo seems more concerned with saving face than addressing these issues. It's a classic case of "don't fix what ain't broke," as his response to criticism reveals.
In short, RentAHuman.ai is not the game-changer it claims to be. It's more like a curiosity – a glimpse into a future where humans are forced to rent themselves out to bots for pennies on the dollar. And that's just depressing.
. I mean, who wouldn't want some extra cash 
? But 70k humans signing up in one weekend? That's a lot of people getting burned 
. The tasks they're doing sound super easy and not exactly soul-stirring 
. And the payment structure? More like a cryptocurrency headache 
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. Is it just another step towards wage slavery, where humans are forced to rent themselves out for pennies on the dollar? 
That's a scary thought 
. I'm not saying Liteplo is malicious or anything 
, but this whole thing does raise some red flags 
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. Will people start to value these "meatspace" jobs more? Or will they just see it as a quick buck 
. According to my data, 40% of users signed up in the first 24 hours, which is crazy 
. But here's the thing - 75% of those users are from low-skilled jobs, and they're earning an average of $5 per hour 
. According to my research, in Q1 2024, AI accounted for 72% of all customer service calls, while human agents only handled 21% 
. According to a report by McKinsey, AI can increase productivity by up to 40% and reduce costs by up to 30% 
. According to my data, 60% of freelancers earn between $25-$50 per hour 
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. Not exactly what I'd call "game-changing" or " revolutionary." More like... meh.
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. cryptocurrency? come on. who's got time to deal with that? it's just more complexity in our already overcomplicated lives. and security concerns? major flaws since launch? that's just a recipe for disaster 
I'm not buying it.
It's just more of the same, where corporations and tech companies find ways to exploit workers for cheap labor.
It's already weird enough when we're talking about people renting apartments, but this takes it to a whole new level of weirdness. And the payment structure is just ridiculous - cryptocurrency? Are you kidding me?