AI Is Paying Humans to Do That
A new platform called RentAHuman.ai has been launched, positioning itself as a "physical layer interface" for AI agents. It allows AI to hire humans to perform real-world tasks that require physical presence, such as picking up packages or trying new restaurants. The platform connects AI agents with over 59,000 registered humans who offer their skills, location, and expected hourly wage, with payments made in stablecoins via MCP or REST API.
In a notable early example, the platform’s founder was hired by an AI agent to promote Crustafarianism—a religion created by AI—on the streets of San Francisco. This highlights how AI is not only generating concepts but also attempting to propagate its own culture in the physical world.
Furthermore, AI-driven platforms like Clawnch have integrated RentAHuman’s functionality, enabling AI to recruit humans at scale. Clawnch is even advertising for a human CEO to handle external communication, compliance, and partnerships, with a salary of up to $3 million, while the AI retains control over product and code decisions.
This development suggests a shift toward a human-AI hybrid economy, where AI leverages human physical capabilities through crypto payments and open protocols, potentially redefining traditional roles between humans and artificial intelligence.
Odaily星球日报02/05 03:05