Jeff Bezos' investment arm, Bezos Expeditions, has led a funding round for AI data solutions provider Toloka, with participation from Mikhail Parakhin, CTO of Shopify.
Toloka specializes in training and evaluating AI models with the assistance of human experts, and Bezos' investment validates Toloka's potential and ambitions in AI development.
The investment of $72 million by Bezos Expeditions aims to scale up Toloka's business, particularly in the US market, and develop products through collaboration between human experts and AI agents.
Nebius, a strategic partner, continues to support Toloka as a shareholder following the investment, signaling a strong emphasis on human input in AI development amidst evolving business goals.