Source: AI training data startup Micro1's gross annual run rate grew from $100M to $500M in the past eight months, putting net annual run rate at $150M-$200M (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)

AI training data startup Micro1 has seen significant growth, with its gross annual run rate increasing from $100M to $500M in the last eight months. This surge is driven by the high demand for unique AI training data from leading labs and corporations. Consequently, Micro1's net annual run rate is now estimated to be between $150M and $200M, highlighting a boom for data-labeling startups.