Indian workers wear head-mounted cameras to collect data for AI training in Delhi, India

On October 19, 2026, in Delhi, India, @surajyadav shared a video showing workers wearing head-mounted recording rigs while performing everyday manual tasks. In the video, a barber cuts a customer's hair while wearing the device, while another worker stands beside a car with its hood open. Other workers can also be seen wearing similar rigs as they carry out their jobs. The cameras capture their movements from a first-person perspective. According to reports, technology companies are paying informal and manual workers in India, including barbers, cooks, and garment workers, to record their daily tasks. The video provides real-world data that can help train AI systems and robotics to perform human activities, such as handling tools and manipulating objects. The practice has also sparked debate over whether workers are helping develop automation technologies that could eventually replace some of the jobs they currently perform.