Earn $400 in two weeks | Remote work

Join a 40-hour paid study on social media algorithms

We need your help to study how social media algorithms decide what videos to show you. You’ll set up anonymous accounts on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook and carefully evaluate 350 videos total. If you can block out 40 hours over 2 weeks, you’ll earn $400.

About Project Thyme

Decision job

Tasks

▷ Watch and evaluate 350 short-form videos across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok using new anonymous accounts you create
▷ Screen record every session, upload recordings, and enter detailed per-video data into our system
▷ Complete specific algorithm tests (liking, sharing, and marking “not interested”) 

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Compensation

▷ Earn $400 when you complete all video submissions
▷ You’ll only get paid if all your submissions meet quality standards
▷ Most contributors who follow the guidelines get paid quickly

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Requirements

▷ Residing in the United States, aged 18-24
▷ iPhone or Android smartphone (no tablets)
▷ At least 5 GB of free phone storage
▷ Reliable internet with 75+ Mbps upload speed
▷ Create anonymous emails and new social media accounts
▷ Available for 40 hours over a strict 2-week deadline

How to get started

1

Sign up in two minutes

Fill out a simple form, add your resume, and submit.

2

Pass a quick quiz

Show us your ability to follow detailed instructions on how to evaluate videos.

3

Evaluate videos & earn $400

Complete all 350 video evaluations according to quality standards and get paid.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. CrowdGen is the contributor platform of Appen, a publicly traded data company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the code APX.

We are a global leader in the development of machine learning and artificial intelligence products and services. During the 25 years that we have been in business, we have accumulated more than 1,000,000 contributors who help shape our AI technology.

Through CrowdGen, you can complete various online tasks that contribute to global AI development and research while earning income remotely.

Yes. CrowdGen projects are designed for maximum flexibility. As long as you meet the required hours and maintain the expected quality standards, you’re free to choose when to work, making it easy to balance projects with your other commitments.

When you apply for a project, you’ll be prompted to set up your account and profile on the CrowdGen platform. During this process, you can select your preferred payment method, which you can also update at any time.

Depending on your location, you may have several options to withdraw your earnings, including PayPal, Payoneer, Airtm, or directly to your bank account.

Please submit a ticket on our CrowdGen support platform, and we’ll get back to you promptly.

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