DoorDash has launched a new application called 'Tasks' that enables its delivery couriers to earn additional income by creating content used to train artificial intelligence systems. The app represents a departure from the company's traditional food delivery model by offering drivers alternative ways to generate revenue.

Through the Tasks app, couriers can complete various activities including filming everyday tasks and recording themselves speaking in different languages. These submissions are designed to provide training data for AI and robotic systems, effectively turning delivery drivers into contributors to machine learning development.

The initiative allows DoorDash to leverage its existing workforce of couriers for data collection purposes while providing drivers with supplemental income opportunities. The company has not disclosed specific payment rates or the full scope of tasks that will be available through the platform.

This move reflects the growing demand for diverse training data in the artificial intelligence industry, where companies are seeking new sources of real-world content to improve their systems. By utilizing its courier network, DoorDash is positioning itself to participate in the AI training data market while offering its drivers additional earning potential beyond traditional delivery work.

The launch comes as gig economy companies continue to explore new revenue streams and ways to provide their workers with more diverse income opportunities. The Tasks app represents DoorDash's effort to expand beyond its core delivery business into emerging technology sectors.