Amazon to End New Registrations for Mechanical Turk on July 30

Amazon announced it will cease accepting new customers for its Mechanical Turk platform. The cutoff date is set for July 30, 2026. Existing workers and requesters will continue to operate under current terms. The decision follows a review of the platform’s long‑term viability. Amazon cited evolving market dynamics as a factor in the change. No immediate timeline was provided for a full shutdown of the service. The move may affect freelancers who rely on Mechanical Turk for income. Stakeholders are advised to explore alternative gig platforms before the deadline.