AI Training Data Contributor – College Students
About this role
AI Training Data Contributor – College Students
Location: Remote – United States
Job Type: Project-Based / Flexible
Compensation: $10–$15 per hour of approved recorded video
Openings: 1,100
About the Opportunity
We're looking for college students and other eligible participants in the United States to help collect real-world video data for an artificial intelligence training project.
You'll use your smartphone to record everyday household activities from a first-person perspective. The goal is to capture natural, real-world movements and interactions that can help improve AI systems.
You can complete the work from home on a flexible schedule, following the project's recording guidelines.
What You'll Do
Record everyday household tasks using your smartphone.
Capture activities from a first-person perspective using a wearable phone mount.
Follow specific instructions for each recording task.
Ensure your recordings are clear, stable, and complete.
Complete required device compatibility checks during onboarding.
Complete an AI-assisted interview as part of the onboarding process.
Review recordings and ensure they meet project requirements.
Follow project guidelines and provide consistent, high-quality footage.
What You'll Need
Compatible Smartphone
You must have access to one of the following:
iPhone 12 or newer
Google Pixel 6, 7, 8, or 9
Samsung Galaxy S21 or newer
Your device must meet the project's technical requirements.
Wearable Phone Mount
You will need to use a wearable head strap or phone mount to capture first-person video while performing household activities.
Equipment instructions will be provided as part of the project.
Requirements
Currently attending college or otherwise eligible to participate in the project.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must be located in one of the eligible U.S. states.
Own a compatible smartphone.
Comfortable wearing a phone-mounted head strap while recording.
Able to safely perform repetitive household activities.
Comfortable recording yourself from a first-person perspective.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to follow detailed project instructions.
Reliable internet access.
Ability to complete the required onboarding process.
Compensation
You will earn $10–$15 per hour of approved recorded video that meets the project's requirements.
Compensation is based on qualifying footage submitted according to the project guidelines.
A $20 signing bonus and head strap reimbursement may also be available after completing the specified project requirements.
How It Works
1. Apply and complete onboarding
Provide the required information and complete the onboarding process.
2. Check your device
Your smartphone will be checked to confirm that it meets the project's technical requirements.
3. Complete the onboarding interview
You will complete an AI-assisted interview as part of the onboarding process.
4. Receive equipment instructions
You'll receive instructions for obtaining and using the required wearable phone mount.
5. Start recording
Record everyday household activities from a first-person perspective while following the project guidelines.
6. Submit your recordings
Upload your qualifying footage for review and payment.
Eligible Locations
This opportunity is currently available to eligible participants located in:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may be a good fit for college students or other eligible participants who want flexible project-based work from home.
You don't need previous AI or data-collection experience. The most important qualities are attention to detail, comfort using a smartphone, and the ability to follow recording instructions consistently.
Important Information
This is a project-based opportunity, and payment depends on the amount of qualifying video submitted and accepted under the project guidelines.
Your recordings will be collected for use in AI training and data development. Participants should review all project terms and requirements before submitting any recordings.
- Fully remote contract role open to candidates in United States.
- Compensation: $140/hour, paid in USD.
- Vetted and managed by Recruitment Room — no placement fees for candidates.
- Flexible hours; part-time and full-time engagements available.
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