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General

What is Meridial?

Meridial is an expert contractor marketplace powered by Invisible Technologies. We connect domain experts, in law, STEM, finance, coding, linguistics, safety, and other fields, with AI training projects that require specialized human knowledge and judgment.

How do I join?

Browse available projects on our Projects page and submit your interest for those that match your expertise. If your skillset aligns with current or upcoming project needs, we'll be in touch with next steps.

How it works

What happens after I apply?

Your profile is reviewed against current project needs. If there's a potential match, we'll contact you with next steps. If there isn't a current match, your profile remains in our network for future opportunities. We don't have a fixed timeline for review, as it depends on project demand.

Does joining Meridial guarantee projects?

Access to the Meridial network does not guarantee project engagements. Project availability varies based on client demand, specialization, and language needs. If your expertise aligns with an active project's requirements, you may be invited to participate.

When will I hear about new opportunities?

Timing varies. If your expertise matches a project’s requirements, we’ll reach out with an invitation. You’re free to continue browsing opportunities that align with your skillset.

Can I accept or decline projects?

Yes. As an independent contractor, you decide what projects you’d like to engage with. All project invitations include details about scope and fees and the ability to accept or decline.

How are fees handled?

Fees are determined per project and are outlined before you accept any engagement.

Am I an employee of Meridial?

No. Meridial connects independent contractors with AI training projects. You are not an employee of Meridial or Invisible Technologies. 

Projects and contributions

What expertise areas does Meridial cover?

Current and past projects have spanned legal reasoning, STEM research, software engineering, financial analysis, linguistics and translation, AI safety evaluation, creative writing, and more. Domain coverage evolves based on client project needs.

What kind of contributions are involved?

Project types vary. Contributions may include evaluating AI-generated responses, writing domain-specific prompts, assessing reasoning quality, identifying errors or inconsistencies, or providing expert judgment in specialized fields. Specific details are shared at the time of invitation.

Are my contributions confidential?

Contractors may be required to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to engaging with specific projects. The nature and details of AI training projects are typically proprietary. Specific requirements are communicated at the project level.

Privacy, security, and data handling

How is my data protected?

Meridial operates within the compliance infrastructure of Invisible Technologies, which holds SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR certifications. We maintain enterprise-grade data security standards across all projects.