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DoorDash Launches Tasks App for Couriers to Earn More

3/21/2026

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DoorDash launched a new app called Tasks for couriers to earn money by completing assignments to train artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics systems.
Couriers can perform tasks such as filming themselves washing dishes or recording conversations in different languages.
The initiative follows similar efforts by Uber to provide gig workers with additional income opportunities and reflects DoorDash's plan to expand task types and extend the app to more countries.

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DoorDash launched a new app called Tasks for couriers to earn money by completing assignments to train artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics systems.
Couriers can perform tasks such as filming themselves washing dishes or recording conversations in different languages.
The initiative follows similar efforts by Uber to provide gig workers with additional income opportunities and reflects DoorDash's plan to expand task types and extend the app to more countries.