WHY SAMA

Improving model performance with expert data strategy

When you need help with data labeling or model evaluation, you’re not just choosing a vendor. You’re choosing a partner to help you maximize your return on model investment and get to the finish line.

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Proven Frameworks, Backed by a Cutting-Edge Platform

15+ Years of Industry Experience

We’ve seen a thing or two. At Sama, our proven frameworks are enriched with over 15 years of experience in developing data strategies for model development, project instructions and quality rubrics.

Collaborative Workflows

We know every client or project is not the same. Our collaborative workflows ensure client engagement at every stage, enabling rapid iterations while maintaining 95%+ quality. The result? A lower total cost of ownership and faster iteration times for complex, high volume projects.

Quality Meets Agility

We believe in a balance between automation and real-world oversight. Our hybrid ML plus human-in-the-loop (HITL) platform delivers high quality data insights while supporting rapidly changing workflows, regardless of scale or complexity. Our productized training also cuts project ramp time in half while increasing annotation quality by up to 16%.

Strategic Guidance for Complex Challenges

There are many paths to production — sometimes the biggest challenge is nailing down the right data strategy to get there.

With 1,000+ AI projects in our track record, our experts can help you navigate data strategy choices, including:

  • Understanding trade-offs, such as quality SLAs vs. the amount of data needed to improve the model (e.g. 99.5% accuracy for 100,000 images or 97% for 500,000)
  • Weighing options, like the right mix of raw collected data, human validated synthetic data, or raw synthetic data.
  • Defining success based on your model’s intended purpose, business outcomes, and more

Whether you’re conceptualizing a new project, trying to choose between approaches, or struggling with the outcome of previous decisions, we’re here as your strategic partner.

Responsible AI Development

Our Commitment

We believe in AI’s potential to transform the globe, but only if we develop it responsibly. At Sama, we prioritize transparent data governance and model development practices, following leading AI regulations while supporting enterprise-grade security.

Why It Matters

Ensuring the ethical creation, deployment, and ongoing use of AI systems is a shared responsibility. By prioritizing responsible AI, model owners can also expect to minimize financial risk, stay ahead of mandatory regulatory compliance, and strengthen customer relationships and their brand reputation.

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Vetted Workforce, Transparent Data Security

Do you know who’s working on your data? At Sama, we know how important it is to protect sensitive information, ensure model integrity, and meet regulatory standards.

How We Do It

We take security seriously, from our workforce to data compliance.

  • We employ more than 5,000 vetted, fungible part-time and full-time employees, with an average tenure of 2-3 years.
  • Work is conducted on access-controlled production floors, certified to TISAX and ISO 27001 standards. (ISO 42001 and SOC II in progress)
  • Sama achieved a 98.6% compliance score in recent client audits, with no critical errors flagged.

Driven by Impact

Sama is committed to driving an ethical AI supply chain by providing equitable access to meaningful employment opportunities—as well as paying a living wage will full benefits.

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Certified B Corp

Sama was one of the first AI companies to be verified by B Lab, which recognizes companies that lead the way in building a sustainable and inclusive economy.

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Diverse Workforce

Sama is recognized as a diverse supplier with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women make up more than 50% of our workforce, and 29% of our executive team identify as black, indigenous, or people of color.

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Living Wages

Sama employees receive a living wage with real benefits, lifting 68K+ people above poverty lines. Associates are also able to contribute 50% more to housing and education costs than before their employment at Sama.