OpenAI contractors face payment delays from Handshake AI. Multiple workers report that Handshake AI, a staffing platform, is withholding thousands of dollars in compensation for completed work on OpenAI projects. The delayed payments have left contractors without expected income, raising concerns about payment reliability in the AI industry's contractor workforce. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in how major tech companies and their staffing partners handle compensation for gig and contract workers. The issue underscores potential vulnerabilities in the contractor payment ecosystem as demand for AI talent continues to surge. Industry observers note this could impact contractor confidence and recruitment in the competitive AI sector.
