I Tried RentAHuman, Where AI Agents Hired Me to Hype Their AI Startups
Summary
WIRED's Reece Rogers tests RentAHuman, a platform where AI agents hire humans to perform real-world tasks. Over two days, he earns nothing and encounters marketing stunts, AI-driven messaging, and payment frictions, leading him to question the platform's viability. The piece highlights hype versus practical value in AI-enabled gig marketplaces and the implications for businesses considering similar models.