How much do your AI model training data services cost?
Our pricing is transparent and highly competitive, designed to scale efficiently with your frontier AI needs. We bill purely on clear metrics rather than vague retainers. For example, highly specialized LLM Math and Coding annotation is priced at $18/hr, while standard STEM Generalist tasks run at $12/hr. For visual modalities, Dense Image Captioning is $6/hr and precise Road Lane mapping is just $3/km. We also offer Abaka Forge platform credits at a flat $0.20 USD each. This predictable model ensures you can manage massive data volumes without budget surprises.
What is the typical turnaround time for custom data collection?
Turnaround times vary based on project scale, but our automated pipelines significantly accelerate delivery. Initial scoping and secure pipeline setup take just 1 to 3 days. We then launch a custom tooling pilot within the first two weeks. Once in full production, our large-model automation via the Abaka Forge platform speeds up preprocessing by up to 50x. Because our annotators can handle up to 500 files per day individually, we routinely shrink overall project timelines from months down to a few short weeks, ensuring your R&D stays on track.
Which modalities and file formats do you support for model training?
As a comprehensive AI model training data service provider, we support full 360-degree real-world capture across all major modalities. This includes complex text for LLM RLHF, high-resolution imagery, temporal video tracking, Audio TTS, and intricate 3D/4D Point Cloud or LiDAR sensor fusions. We seamlessly ingest your raw inputs and export perfectly structured data directly into your pipelines using universally compatible output formats such as JSON, XML, CSV, COCO, and specialized point cloud structures. The Abaka Forge platform effortlessly handles diverse data streams.
How do you guarantee 99% accuracy on complex reasoning tasks?
We abandon the traditional, error-prone crowdsourcing model in favor of heavily vetted, vertically specialized human intelligence. Our network consists of over 1 million scholar-grade experts spanning 50+ countries. When executing complex tasks like Lean4 mathematics or nuanced instruction following, we deploy subject-matter experts supported by rigorous multi-layer QA. Every annotation undergoes continuous Model-as-Judge automated evaluation on the Abaka Forge platform, followed by senior peer review. This exhaustive 6-dimension evaluation framework—checking alignment, bias, factuality, and reasoning—guarantees our strict 99% accuracy metric.
Is my proprietary training data secure and compliant with global laws?
Absolutely. Security and compliance are structurally embedded into every layer of our operations. We are fully SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified, and we strictly adhere to global privacy frameworks including GDPR and CCPA. All data processing occurs within highly secure, strictly segregated pipelines fortified by comprehensive NDAs. Most importantly, we provide complete IP provenance with 0% copyright risk on collected data. Your proprietary foundation models and sensitive datasets remain exclusively yours and are never exposed to external vulnerabilities.
Do you provide multilingual AI data services across different countries?
Yes, our global reach is a core capability. We maintain an active network of annotators and data collection pods across more than 50 countries, allowing us to source and label native, culturally nuanced data on demand. Whether you need audio transcriptions for localized voice assistants, complex multilingual text for sentiment analysis, or region-specific computer vision capture, our vertically specialized teams deliver scholar-grade quality. This extensive international presence ensures your frontier AI models perform accurately and equitably across diverse global markets.
Why choose Abaka AI over a standard crowd-labeling platform?
Standard crowd-labeling platforms often suffer from severe quality decay, high bias, and massive preprocessing bottlenecks, especially on complex AI tasks. Abaka AI is fundamentally different. We are a trustworthy data partner tailored specifically for frontier AI. We do not rely on unvetted generalists; we utilize 1 million vertically specialized scholars to guarantee 99% accuracy. Furthermore, we are completely self-funded and profitable, meaning we face no VC or acquisition pressure. We never build competing models; we exist solely to optimize your proprietary R&D pipelines.
Can we update our annotation guidelines mid-project?
Yes, we fully embrace the dynamic nature of frontier AI research. Our engagement model is built for elastic scalability and rapid iteration. Because we maintain direct, weekly communication loops with your engineering teams, updating annotation guidelines or shifting focus—such as pivoting from broad data sourcing to targeted red-teaming evaluations—is seamless. Our dedicated project managers instantly deploy updated rubrics to your specialized pod, and the Abaka Forge platform automatically calibrates to the new parameters without stalling your overall data pipeline.
Do you offer a pilot program before committing to large volumes?
Yes, we strongly recommend a pilot phase for all new, highly complex training datasets. During weeks one and two of our engagement, we execute a targeted pilot run. This allows our engineering team to configure the Abaka Forge platform perfectly to your specific modalities and rigorously test our annotation rubrics against your evaluation framework. We calibrate our specialized scholars based on this initial output, ensuring complete alignment on factual precision and formatting before we scale up to maximum production volume.
Who owns the intellectual property of the custom datasets you create?
You retain 100% exclusive ownership of all intellectual property, data, and models generated during our partnership. Trust is our core differentiator; we explicitly guarantee that your custom datasets are never repurposed, resold, or shared with third parties. Furthermore, because we meticulously source our inputs and track complete IP provenance, we deliver your final datasets with an absolute 0% copyright risk guarantee. We are purely an AI model training data service provider—your data remains entirely and permanently under your control.
Can we use our own software, or must we use Abaka Forge?
While our proprietary Abaka Forge platform offers significant advantages—such as large-model automation that reduces preprocessing time by up to 70%—we are highly flexible. We can integrate directly into your internal, proprietary annotation tooling if required by your security or operational protocols. Alternatively, we can seamlessly connect Abaka Forge outputs directly into your existing CI/CD or training pipelines via API. Our priority is delivering 99% accurate training data in whichever format and environment best accelerates your specific frontier AI initiatives.
Is there a minimum project size or volume commitment required?
We support projects of varying scopes, from highly targeted, specialized RLHF evaluations to massive, multi-year global collection efforts. While we specialize in enterprise-grade scale—managing up to 500 files per day per annotator—our elastic engagement models allow for project-based, long-term, or even embedded on-site talent scaling. Whether you need a small, specialized pod of PhD-level Lean4 mathematicians or a massive 360-degree real-world capture deployment, we dynamically tailor our data service solutions to fit your exact budget and throughput requirements.