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Why is this project limited to African American or African participants?

You might wonder why this project is specifically seeking African American or African adults. It’s essential for collecting accurate voice data from a specific demographic to improve how voice assistants understand and serve these communities. Just like targeted focus groups in research, gathering data from specific groups ensures meaningful, useful results that help reduce bias in technology. This is not discrimination.

What’s the project about?

DataForce has launched the Orchid Remote Audio Collection Project to help improve voice recognition technology by gathering diverse voices. Voice recognition systems and virtual assistants often struggle to understand African American voices due to a lack of diverse data. By joining this project, you’ll help create technology that is more inclusive, fair, and accurate for everyone.

This is not a job or employment. It’s one-time paid voice recording gig! Do it from your phone, anywhere in the U.S. (except TX, IL, and WA).

Who can participate?

• Adults (18+) who self-identify as African American or African
• Reside in the United States (except TX, IL, WA)
• Fluent in English
• Have an iPhone 11 or newer (released within the last 6 years)

What will you do?

You’ll use your iPhone and a simple app to record short prompts indoors using your phone’s built-in microphone. The total audio recording will take about 20 minutes, with the entire task expected to take up to 1 hour.

How much will you be paid?

• Participants receive $30 for completing the recording task.
• Payment options include PayPal, gift cards, or checks.

If you can’t participate, you can still earn money by referring others! Our Referral Bonus Program pays $15 for each successful participant you refer.