Moderated Video Data Collection (Indoor Study) - San Francisco

Project Overview We are seeking participants for a large-scale, in-person moderated video data collection study. This is a paid indoor study where participants will record short video sessions using a secure data collection app on client-provided devices. A trained moderator will guide you throughout the process. The goal is to collect high-quality video data to help improve AI systems in a responsible, inclusive, and representative way. What You'll Be Asked To Do Live Session (Unmasked) Record one short video (15-20 seconds) . Perform simple head movements . Record at multiple distances from the device . Submit portrait photos of yourself (used to generate masks) . Each participant may complete one Live Session only . Spoof Session (Masked) Record short videos using printed or digital face masks . Complete recordings under different lighting, distance, and framing conditions . Participants may complete multiple Spoof Sessions using different masks .

All sessions:

Take place indoors only . Follow specific lighting and positioning guidelines . Are recorded on secure, client-provided devices . Diversity & Demographic Representation (Key Requirement) This project requires strong demographic diversity and inclusive representation. We are actively recruiting participants across: All adult age groups (18-30, 31-45, 46-64, 65+) All genders (including non-binary participants) All skin tone categories Diverse hair styles, lengths, and colors . We are particularly seeking representation from individuals identifying with the following ethni cities : African / African American origins Middle Eastern & North African Indigenous Peoples of North America East Asian (e.g., China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan) South Asian (e.g., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) Southeast Asian (e.g., Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia) European (e.g., UK, Italy, Poland, Greece, Turkey , etc.) Latin American (e.g., Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Guatemala) Pacific Islander communities . Participants may select multiple ethnic identities if applicable. Authentic and balanced representation is essential for this study. Application As part of the screening process, we may request a recent photo/selfie to ensure balanced demographic representation. This is used strictly for internal validation. Location This is an in-person indoor study - San Francisco Compliance & Safety All participants must sign an Informed Consent Form (ICF) . Sessions are moderated and supervised . Who Should Apply Adults 18+ Comfortable being recorded in a structured indoor setting . Available for an in-person session . Interested in contributing to responsible AI development . No prior experience is required .