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Remote’s Job van der Voort says AI companies now pay PhDs to label data

Source: The Next WebCristian DinaOctober 27, 2026
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Remote's chief executive Job van der Voort believes AI will drive workforce productivity gains over the next year. Rather than using AI to displace workers, the company—which provides payroll and hiring services internationally—plans to train staff alongside AI adoption. The excerpt notes that AI companies are paying PhDs to label data, suggesting the hiring landscape may shift as AI capabilities evolve.

Key points

  • Remote CEO expects 10x productivity gains from AI improvements over one year
  • Company prioritizes training staff alongside AI adoption rather than replacing roles
  • AI labeling work creating new hiring demand from PhD-level talent

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