Opt-In Data Marketplace for AI Training

C7/10March 2, 2026
WhatA platform where users consciously contribute photos, video, and sensor data for AI training in exchange for transparent, fair-market compensation.
SignalCommenters point out that companies like Meta steal training data by burying consent in terms of service because they refuse to pay fair value — and that most users would either refuse or demand payment if the exchange were made honest.
Why NowRegulatory crackdowns on non-consensual data harvesting (EU AI Act, FTC actions) are making the 'bury it in TOS' approach legally risky, creating demand for a legitimate, compliant data supply chain.
MarketAI companies desperate for high-quality, legally clean training data (~$10B+ data labeling/collection market); key gap is that no major marketplace offers verified-consent real-world visual data at scale.
MoatNetwork effects — more contributors means richer, more diverse datasets, which attracts more AI buyers, which increases payouts, which attracts more contributors.
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