Apna—Odia - AI Voice Data Collection Project

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Description: About the Role: We are looking for fluent Odia speakers to join a remote, one-time voice recording project that helps build next-generation AI models. About the Project We are looking for fluent Odia speakers to participate in a conversational voice recording project aimed at training and improving AI speech and conversational models. Participants will have natural, unscripted conversations with an AI-powered conversational bot across topics such as Travel, Finance, Retail, Healthcare, Telecom, Education, and more. This is not a script-reading project. We are looking for participants who can speak naturally, confidently, and spontaneously while providing detailed responses. Selection Process - Audition: Submit a 2-minute voice recording in a quiet environment. - Screening: Submitted samples will be reviewed based on language fluency, pronunciation, voice quality, and conversational ability. - Shortlisting: Selected candidates will be invited to participate in the final recording. - NDA: Selected candidates must sign an NDA before the final recording session. Compensations: Rs. 500/Hr | Max Rs. 1000 for 2 hours of recording Requirements: What You'll Do: - Record a 2-minute audition sample as part of the selection process. - If selected, complete 2 hours of conversational voice recording from home. - Interact naturally with an AI bot that will guide the conversation through different topics. - Speak for approximately 70% of the overall conversation, providing detailed, spontaneous, and relevant responses. - Participate in multiple short recording sessions, typically around 10 minutes per topic. Follow the provided guidelines on: - Natural speaking style - Pronunciation and clarity - Conversational flow - Appropriate response length and detail - Re-record sections if required based on quality or technical checks. Candidate Requirements - Fluent in Odia; native or near-native proficiency preferred. - Strong ability to speak naturally, clearly, and confidently in the target language. - Comfortable engaging in conversations on a variety of everyday and professional topics. - Able to provide detailed responses without relying on a script. - Prior experience in voice recording, voice-over, speech data collection, or similar projects is preferred but not mandatory. - Access to a quiet and controlled recording environment at home. - Stable and reliable internet connection. - Access to a good-quality microphone or earphones/headset with a microphone. - Ability to follow recording instructions and complete the assigned sessions within the specified timeline. Important This is a conversational speech collection project, not a read-aloud or scripted recording task. Candidates should be comfortable speaking spontaneously and maintaining a natural conversation with an AI bot.