The Rollup How Humans Will Earn in the AI Economy with Jordan Gray from Public AI
Oct 19, 2025
Jordan Gray, co-founder of Public AI, delves into the rapidly evolving AI economy, revealing how 3.5 million people are monetizing their data. He discusses the immense value of personal data and the transformative nature of labor in this new landscape. With a focus on 'human-in-the-loop' roles, he explains how AI agents will begin requesting data from humans directly. Gray also explores concepts like the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and the importance of decentralized data markets, shedding light on the future of earnings in the AI-driven world.
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Bubble And Supercycle Coexist
- The current AI wave mixes hype-driven bubbles with a lasting supercycle that changes tech and work.
- Capital fuels experimentation to find durable, applied use cases after the hype fades.
Data As The New Labor Asset
- Data becomes a primary form of labor value as AI grows and companies need niche datasets.
- Public AI pays people directly for opt-in data to create an ethical, on-demand data marketplace.
Weigh Permission Tradeoffs
- Decide whether a service's convenience justifies the data permissions you grant before clicking accept.
- Consider privacy-first alternatives like Proton or decentralized options when possible.