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Updated Oct 28, 2026
Yes. It is run by a large, established company that universities already trust. It is newer to AI training than the others, so project volume is still uneven, but early applicants face less competition.
Handshake AI is run by Handshake, the careers network that most US universities use to connect students with employers. It launched its AI training programme in 2025.
The platform is real, which is exactly why people impersonate it. The real Handshake AI lives at joinhandshake.com. Treat any of these as a stop sign:
More on this in how to avoid AI training scams.
Skip it if: You have no graduate degree or academic background. The programme is built around them.
Otherwise, applying is free and the worst outcome is an evening spent on a screen. The Handshake AI alternatives page shows where to go instead, matched to your background.
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FAQ
Yes. It is run by a large, established company that universities already trust. It is newer to AI training than the others, so project volume is still uneven, but early applicants face less competition.
Handshake AI is run by Handshake, the careers network that most US universities use to connect students with employers. It launched its AI training programme in 2025.
No. Real AI training platforms are paid by the companies they work for, never by contributors. Anyone asking you to pay to start, buy equipment or "unlock" tasks in Handshake AI's name is not Handshake AI.
No. It is aimed at graduate students, PhDs and academics, but recent graduates and credentialed professionals are also accepted on some projects.
Yes, it is the same company.
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