Connect (by CloudResearch) is an online platform that connects vetted participants with researchers for studies, surveys, micro‑tasks, and AI‑training. Researchers use it to recruit high‑quality participants, manage projects, control budgets, and access data robustly. Participants earn money, rate researchers, and enjoy built‑in protections like vetting, messaging, and fair pay. Data quality is supported by screening, fraud prevention, and reputation tools.