Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems. Turing helps customers in two ways: 1) working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM, and frontier knowledge; 2) leveraging that work to build real‑world AI systems that solve mission‑critical priorities for companies.
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 GoPros 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 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.
- 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.
- Commitment Required: 5 recording days within a 2‑week window.
- Engagement Type: Contractor / Freelance.
- Duration: 2 weeks (plus set‑up and review time).
- Location: United States only (Due to consent regulations, participants must NOT reside in the following states/provinces: Illinois, Texas, Washington, New York, Colorado, California, Oregon, Quebec, Kentucky, South Carolina).
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.
Seniority Level
- Entry level
Employment Type
- Contract
Job Function and Industries
- Information Technology
- Industries: Technology, Information and Internet