Desktop Professionals: AI Assistant Usage Study is open at Terac in United States (remote). The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $160K. Posted on Nov 11, 2026, and still on Terac’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
What We're Researching
We're running a paid study on how a new AI desktop assistant performs across various professional workflows. This research helps us understand how the tool interacts with everyday software and whether it genuinely improves daily productivity. The goal is to capture authentic, real-world usage data over an extended period of time.
How It Works
You will install and use our AI desktop assistant during your normal workday for 4 or more weeks. The software will run in the background and record your screen while you complete your usual professional tasks. You will be expected to maintain your typical schedule of about 40 hours per week while the tool captures your interactions. At the end of the study, you may be asked to provide brief feedback on your overall experience.
Who This Is For
We are looking for full-time professionals who spend their entire workday using a computer. We welcome software developers, project managers, data analysts, writers, and administrative specialists. You must be comfortable having your screen recorded continuously during your standard working hours.
What You'll Do
- Install and run a new AI desktop assistant on your primary work computer
- Allow the software to record your screen while you perform your normal daily tasks
- Maintain your typical professional schedule of roughly 40 hours per week for 4 or more weeks
- Report any bugs or unusual behavior encountered while running the application
Who Should Apply
- Full-time professional who spends the entire workday on a computer
- Willingness to have your screen recorded during active work hours
- Ability to participate consistently for a minimum of 4 weeks
- Comfortable installing new background applications on your machine
Compensation
$5 per hour
Ready to participate?
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About Terac
Terac is building the world's largest pool of vetted human experts for AI. Researchers, AI labs, and product teams use Terac to recruit, screen, and pay study participants across industries, languages, and skill sets.
Learn more at terac.com or on YouTube at @jointerac.
The employer’s own description, as published on Terac’s careers page.
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