Role Overview:
Turing is inviting musicians to participate in a unique research initiative. As part of the Common Lives project, you and a fellow musician will wear Go-Pro cameras during your collaborative practice or recording sessions. Your footage will power future AI models that understand complex, real-world activities.
Responsibilities:
* Wear a head-mounted Go-Pro 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 Go-Pro 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).
* Go-Pro 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.
A Typical Day:
You'll wear a Go-Pro camera to capture daily activities, upload footage to a secure platform, and review short clips. You'll also need to choose which segments to delete, anonymize, or consent to.
What You'll Gain:
As a participant, you'll play a vital role in advancing the field of AI and helping to create more effective and useful AI systems. You'll also gain valuable experience and skills, including working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to a major research initiative.
Who We're Looking For:
We're looking for musicians who are engaged in manual or creative work and are comfortable using web-based tools. You should be self-employed or have employer consent to record in the work environment and be able to use a computer for basic tasks.