Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) is a crowdsourcing platform that connects businesses and individuals with a global workforce to perform tasks that require human intelligence. These tasks, known as Human Intelligence Tasks (HITs), can include data entry, surveys, content moderation, transcription, and other micro-tasks. MTurk enables companies to scale their operations by outsourcing these tasks to workers who complete them for compensation. The platform offers flexible work opportunities, allowing individuals to earn money online by choosing tasks that match their skills and interests.

To work on Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk), users must be at least 18 years old and have an Amazon account. While no formal qualifications or specialized skills are required, some tasks may have specific prerequisites, such as language proficiency or previous experience. Workers need access to a computer or smartphone with an internet connection. Basic skills like attention to detail, reading comprehension, and the ability to follow instructions are essential. Certain tasks may have additional qualification tests that workers must pass to gain access.