Outlier Project Aether: Tasks, Pay and How to Join (2026)

Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources: Outlier official site and contributor guides, checked on 1 November 2026 · OpenJob editorial team

Project Aether is an Outlier project for English speakers who evaluate AI-generated images, video, audio and conversations from home. Tasks are short, you work when you want, and you are paid weekly as a freelancer. Contributor guides report rates between $5 and $25 per hour depending on country and qualifications; Outlier does not publish a fixed rate. Before live tasks you complete a short course and pass an assessment.

Project Aether at a glance

Platform: Outlier (Scale AI)
Work: evaluating AI images, video, audio and chat replies
Language: fluent English, reading and writing
Pay: $5 to $25 per hour as reported by contributor guides, varies by country; not published by Outlier
Schedule: flexible, short tasks, no minimum hours
Contract: freelance, weekly payouts
Applying: free

Fluent in English and ready to try? Create your Outlier account, complete onboarding and look for Aether in your project list.

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What you do on Project Aether

Aether is a generalist content evaluation project: you do not need a technical background. According to contributors and training material shared online, the tasks fall into five groups.

Audio and video evaluation. You compare AI outputs with quality guidelines and judge whether lighting, shadows, proportions and sound feel realistic.
Furniture removal and reconstruction. You remove movable furniture from a room image while keeping the structure, then write a prompt that describes where the furniture was and how much there was.
Sketch to photorealistic. You judge whether an AI-generated image matches the original sketch accurately and without artifacts.
Bounding box annotation. You draw boxes around clickable elements in high-definition screenshots.
Conversation responses. You rate multi-turn AI replies for accuracy, logic and safety.

Tasks are short and can be done in small blocks of time. Task availability changes with client demand, so there can be days with little or no work.

How much Aether pays

Outlier does not publish a rate for Aether. Contributor guides report $5 to $25 per hour, with the rate set by your country and qualifications. Payouts are weekly, and some contributors mention occasional bonuses. Treat these figures as indicative: your rate is shown inside your Outlier account before you start, and that is the only number you should rely on.

Requirements

Fluent English, both reading and writing
A computer with a stable internet connection
Willingness to share your screen during the assessment: Outlier uses it to check that you work without automated tools
No degree or prior AI experience is required for the generalist tasks

Outlier does not publish the list of eligible countries for Aether. The project appears in your account only if it is open in your region.

How to join

Create your Outlier account from the button on this page and complete the general onboarding and identity check.
Pass the general screening, a short reasoning test in English.
Open Project Aether from your project list, if it is available in your region.
Complete the mini-course, usually 10 to 30 minutes, and pass the Aether assessment with screen sharing on.
Start live tasks. Read our guide to passing the Aether assessment before you begin.

Things to know before you apply

You work as an independent contractor: taxes are your responsibility.
Work depends on client demand. Aether has been one of Outlier’s most active projects, but no platform guarantees hours.
Applying is free. Anyone who asks you to pay to join is not Outlier.

New to this kind of work? Read Are AI training jobs legit? and our overview of Outlier jobs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Project Aether on Outlier?

Aether is a content evaluation project on the Outlier platform. Contributors review AI-generated images, video, audio and chat replies, comparing them with quality guidelines. It is a generalist project, so it does not require a specialist background, only fluent English and attention to detail.

How much does Project Aether pay per hour?

Outlier does not publish a fixed rate. Contributor guides report between $5 and $25 per hour, depending on your country and qualifications, with weekly payouts. Your actual rate appears in your Outlier account before you start, and task availability changes with client demand.

Do I need experience to work on Aether?

No. The tasks are designed for generalists: describing images, spotting differences and judging whether AI output looks realistic. You need fluent English, a computer and the ability to follow detailed guidelines. Before live tasks you complete a short course and pass an assessment.

Which countries can join Project Aether?

Outlier does not publish a country list for Aether. The project shows up in your project list only if it is open in your region, and rates vary by country. Create your account, finish onboarding and check whether Aether appears among your available projects.

Is Outlier’s Aether project legit?

Yes. Outlier is run by Scale AI and pays contributors weekly for AI training work. Aether is one of its generalist projects. Applying is always free, work is not guaranteed, and nobody from Outlier will ask you for money, so treat any payment request as a scam.

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Sources: Outlier official site, checked on 1 November 2026, and contributor guides published between December 2025 and April 2026. Task descriptions and pay ranges come from those guides, not from an official Outlier listing, and may change. OpenJob is an independent aggregator, not an employer. The join button uses our invitation link: applying stays free and OpenJob may receive a reward. Details in Transparency.