Role Overview
Are you an artist working closely with another creator or assistant in your studio? Turing is looking for artists to wear GoPros and record their daily creative process as part of the Common Lives Project. This data will train AI to understand creativity, hands-on collaboration, and real-world artistic routines.
Responsibilities
Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities for 5 separate days within a 2-week window
Record a minimum of 7 hours per day, with flexibility to take breaks and pause the camera for privacy
At the end of each day, spend around 2 hours to:
Upload your footage to a secure platform
Review short clips
Choose to delete, anonymize, or consent to each video segment
Household Requirements:
No children (under 18) present or visiting during the recording period
All adults in the space must be fluent English speakers and consent to being recorded
Must live in a private, self-contained apartment, building, or indoor work environment
All household members must agree to appear in the footage
Participant Requirements:
Must work indoors in non-customer-facing roles (e.g., not retail or child care)
Participants who share the same workplace or household should both have a GoPro mounted during the activity.
Preferably engaged in manual or creative work (e.g., chef, baker, artist, carpenter, musician, electrician, mechanic)
Must be self-employed or have employer consent to record in the work environment
Able to use a computer for basic tasks such as reviewing and uploading video clips
Technical Requirements:
Must have access to a computer and internet connection
Comfortable using web-based tools for uploading and reviewing clips (training will be provided)
GoPro camera and all accessories will be provided for the duration of the project
Perks of Freelancing With Turing
Play a vital role in shaping the future of human-centered AI research
Short-term, flexible engagement with minimal disruption to your routine
All equipment provided by Turing
Be part of an innovative global data collection initiative
Offer Details
Commitment Required: 5 recording days within a 2-week window
Engagement Type: Contractor / Freelance
Duration: 2 weeks (plus setup and review time)
Location: India, Brazil, Colombia
Application Process
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief screening
Once accepted, Turing will ship all necessary equipment and provide onboarding instructions
Participants will receive training on how to record, upload, and review their footage securely