Hundreds of people in Los Angeles are wearing cameras at home to record daily tasks, generating data to help train AI systems. According to a report by The LA Times, residents are making extra income by donning head and wrist-mounted cameras as they perform chores such as making coffee, washing dishes, watering plants, or cleaning kitchens. The camera recordings provide detailed footage for AI and robotics companies seeking to develop “physical AI” systems that can replicate human actions. While some critics argue that these AI training jobs are low-paid and potentially exploitative, workers see them as an opportunity to earn money in a shifting economy. One participant, Salvador Arciga, who has worked various gig jobs in Los Angeles, earns $80 for two hours of footage. “I need to do chores anyway,” Arciga tells The LA Times. “Now I get a chance to get paid to do it.” Despite challenges, such as phone calls interrupting recordings or footage being rejected, participants can earn a significant income.…