Bengaluru vegetable vendor spotted wearing an AI headset; internet stunned by claims he earns ₹1 lakh a month

A short video from Bengaluru is currently circulating widely on social media after showing a vegetable vendor continuing his daily work while wearing an AI-enabled headset. The unusual combination of a regular street job and visible tech equipment has sparked curiosity online.

Alongside the video, some social media users have claimed that the vendor may be earning close to ₹1 lakh per month through work linked to the device. However, these claims remain unverified, and there is no official confirmation regarding the income or the exact purpose of the equipment.

Bengaluru vegetable vendor video grabs attention

The clip shows a vegetable seller working as usual while wearing a headset-like device fitted with cameras and sensors. Posts shared online suggest the equipment may be used to collect real-world movement and interaction data that could later help train artificial intelligence systems.

Social media users react

After the video gained traction online, users shared mixed reactions, with many commenting on how technology is increasingly appearing in unexpected everyday settings.

One user wrote, “Only in Bengaluru can you buy tomatoes from someone training AI models at the same time.”

Another commented, “This is both fascinating and dystopian. We’ve officially entered a cyberpunk era.”

A third joked, “Bro is earning more than software engineers while selling vegetables.”

Debate around AI jobs and data concerns

The clip also triggered discussions on whether AI-related data collection work could become a new income source outside the tech sector.

One user wrote, “If this is real, side hustles in India have reached another level.”


Another said, “The future job market is going to be wild.”

At the same time, some viewers raised concerns over how movement and behavioural data may be collected and used and whether people involved fully understand those processes.

The video has now become part of a broader conversation around artificial intelligence, changing work opportunities, and the growing presence of technology in everyday life.
Disclaimer: This report is based on information circulating on social media and publicly shared online posts. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims mentioned in the report. Thumb image: Instagram