Join a unique research initiative as a musician and contribute to the advancement of human-centered AI research. This short-term engagement allows you to shape the future of AI while minimizing disruption to your routine.
The Common Lives Project invites musicians to wear GoPros during collaborative practice or recording sessions. Your footage will power future AI models that understand complex, real-world activities.
Responsibilities:
* Capture Daily Activities: Wear a head-mounted camera to capture daily activities for 5 separate days within a 2-week window
* Record at least 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, and 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 camera mounted during the activity.
* Prioritized 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)
* Camera equipment will be provided for the duration of the project
Benefits:
* Short-term, flexible engagement with minimal disruption to your routine
* All equipment provided by the organization
* Be part of an innovative global data collection initiative
Application Process:
* Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief screening
* Once accepted, the organization will provide onboarding instructions and necessary equipment
* Participants will receive training on how to record, upload, and review their footage securely