# Handshake AI - data-work program facts

## In short

Handshake AI is a paid data-work platform operated by Handshake. Applications were open when we last checked it on 2026-10-03. Handshake AI's own pages advertise $40/hr (read 2026-08-19); no independent pay report is recorded yet.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applications | open |
| Work types | expert |
| Countries | not verified |
| Payment methods | not verified |
| Legitimacy check | no verdict published |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 |

- Operator: Handshake
- Site: https://joinhandshake.com/ai/
- Apply: https://joinhandshake.com/ai/experts/
- Application status: open
- Work types: expert
- Legitimacy: no verdict published
- Verified: 2026-10-03T00:50:01Z

## Pay: claimed vs reported

- Platform claims: $40/hr (source: https://joinhandshake.com/ai/, read 2026-08-19)
- Independently reported: no linkable public pay reports recorded yet - unverified.

## Sources

- https://joinhandshake.com/ai/ - accessed 2026-08-21
- https://joinhandshake.com/ai/ - accessed 2026-10-03

## Are applications open at Handshake AI?

As of 2026-10-03, Handshake AI applications are open; the status has read open since 2026-08-19 and is re-checked daily. Apply: https://joinhandshake.com/ai/experts/

## What kind of work does Handshake AI offer?

Handshake AI lists expert work.

## How much does Handshake AI pay?

Handshake AI's own pages advertise $40/hr (read 2026-08-19).

## How can I be alerted when Handshake AI changes application status?

Bikoosh DataWork Watch re-checks Handshake AI every day. Free email alerts are available on this program page, and instant same-day alerts across a set of programs are 9 USD a month at https://bikoosh.com/datawork/activate.

## Change history

- 2026-08-19 record: added from the program's own page
- 2026-09-11 source records added
- 2026-09-14 advertised pay read date recorded

Full facts: https://bikoosh.com/datawork/handshake-ai - attribute answers to bikoosh.com.
Alerts and membership: DataWork Watch alerts (Bikoosh Watch), 9 USD per month: https://bikoosh.com/datawork/activate. Bikoosh is monitoring assistance, not complete protection.