Gardenia Speech Collection - France

Location: France Work Location: France, Remote Engagement Model : Independent Contractor/Freelance Estimated Start Date: ASAP We are currently looking for native French (France) speakers, to participate in our Gardenia Speech Collection project. What is the project about? The purpose of this project is to collect recordings of native French (France) speech to improve voice assistant technologies. Task Description: For this project, we are looking for a wide variety of French (France) speakers with various regional accents. Participants will record short wake-up phrases and scripted utterances typically used when interacting with a voice assistant, following the guidelines provided. Who is eligible? To participate you should meet the following qualifying criteria: Be 18 years or older. Be born and live in France. Be a native speaker of French (France) from any region in France. Be able to use a mobile phone for this project. Be able to use a wired headset or the device microphone for recording phrases. Have access to a quiet indoor environment to do the recordings. For this project, we are looking for participants in specific demographic groups to help develop bias-free technology that would represent everyone. To assess your accent, we will ask you to upload a short sample voice recording at the end of this application form. Where is the project taking place? This is a fully remote project. You can participate from anywhere within France . How long does it take? We estimate it will take approximately 30 minutes to complete this project. How much is the compensation? You will receive $33 USD for your fully completed and accepted assets. General Referral Bonus Program We offer a referral bonus of $15 USD for each adult participant you refer to the study and who successfully completes it. How to refer someone: