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  💥Wanted - Chemistry Expert for an Hourly contract💥 $35-$85  per hour a leading AI research lab to partner with experienced chemistry experts on advanced model development initiatives. The project focuses on improving AI systems’ understanding of chemical principles, reactions, and real-world laboratory reasoning. Contributors will apply their subject-matter expertise to help evaluate, refine, and generate high-quality chemistry content used in frontier AI research. Key Responsibilities Develop realistic, domain-appropriate chemistry tasks spanning organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or computational chemistry Review AI-generated answers for conceptual soundness, accuracy, and adherence to accepted chemical theory Author original chemistry questions, scenarios, or datasets across relevant subfields Flag incorrect logic, flawed assumptions, or computational errors in model outputs Provide structured feedback to support iterative model improvement Ideal Qualifications A...

💥Wanted - Consulting Expert for an Hourly contract💥 We are partnering with a leading AI lab to engage experienced management consulting professionals on a project basis. Contractors will convert real-world consulting workflows into well-defined tasks, datasets, and evaluation criteria, helping strengthen AI systems’ reasoning and problem-solving capabilities. This role is ideal for experts who can work independently while collaborating effectively in an asynchronous setting. Ideal Qualifications 2+ years of consulting experience  at a top-tier management consulting firm or well-regarded boutique. Strong familiarity with core consulting workflows, including problem definition, hypothesis-driven analysis, and executive-level synthesis. Excellent collaboration, written communication, and structured-thinking skills. Advanced PowerPoint and Excel; comfort with market sizing, financial/operating analysis, and qualitative research. More About the Opportunity Expected commitment:  1...

 The concept of gig work has long been associated with platforms like Uber, Upwork, or Fiverr — digital marketplaces that connect people to short-term, task-based jobs. But a new company called Mercor is pushing this idea far beyond its traditional boundaries by enabling highly specialized professionals to perform knowledge-intensive work, primarily to help build and refine artificial intelligence systems. Founded in 2023, Mercor’s mission is to create a marketplace where domain experts — from lawyers and bankers to scientists and programmers — can earn premium wages by completing structured tasks that feed into AI training workflows. In less than three years, the company has grown explosively, attracting tens of thousands of contractors and securing funding that recently placed its valuation in the multi-billion-dollar range . What sets Mercor apart from most gig platforms is its focus on white-collar expertise rather than generic freelance gigs. Instead of posting a broad men...

A recent survey of 10,000 people across India has revealed that many borrowers are struggling to manage their loan repayments because their monthly EMIs take up too much of their income. This imbalance between what people earn and what they have to pay each month is pushing them to borrow more — and, in many cases, face aggressive tactics from loan recovery agents. According to the findings, most people in financial distress are paying more than 40% of their monthly income toward EMIs — far above what is considered manageable. This means many families have too little left for basic needs like food, utilities, transport or children’s education. Because basic expenses eat up most of their money, many borrowers fall into a cycle of taking new loans or using credit cards to cover costs. Some are even forced to borrow from friends and family. The survey shows that about 65% of these borrowers have cut essential expenses — including delaying medical treatment or cancelling insurance — ju...

The current state of uncertainty in H1 Visa processes, long wait for appointment at consulates, additional social media scrutiny and uncertainty over Green Card processing times are making young Indians reflect on the American Dream. Many are disheartened by the fast pace of changes in immigration policies that are throwing cold water on well laid plans. In this context, it will be worth learning from the clear-thinking and decisive action taken by Satya Nadella, one of the most influential figures in global technology who was faced with such uncertainty with US immigration processes earlier in his career. Embracing Uncertainty: The Satya Nadella Lesson for India's Dream Chasers Imagine this: You're a bright young engineer from Bengaluru or Mumbai, fresh out of a top college, chasing the American Dream on an H-1B visa. Consulate appointments stretch into years, social media posts from your college protests get scrutinized, and Green Card wait times feel like an endless queu...

The Indian rupee plunged to a fresh all-time low of ₹91.14 against the US dollar on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, depreciating by 36 paise during afternoon trade. This marked the fourth straight session of record lows, driven by relentless outflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and growing doubts over a potential India-US trade agreement. As global markets grapple with geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics, the currency's slide signals deeper vulnerabilities in India's external balances. Key Drivers Behind the Rupee's Depreciation FIIs have been net sellers of Indian equities and debt for weeks, offloading over $2.5 billion in assets since early December amid rising US bond yields and a stronger dollar index. This capital flight has intensified pressure on the rupee, which has weakened by nearly 5% year-to-date. Uncertainty surrounding the India-US trade deal exacerbates the situation. Negotiations, aimed at reducing tariffs and boosting bilate...