We are inviting parents and guardians of teenagers aged 13–17 to take part in a short, secure online participation task.
As part of a global effort to better protect children online, this task supports the development of safer internet technologies, including age verification systems that prevent access to harmful or age-inappropriate content.
The task involves confirming basic information for identity verification and can be completed from home in around 30 minutes. It is a simple data collection process designed to support secure, privacy-focused age verification systems.
Tasks
We are a team dedicated to safeguarding children and society online. Our solutions help platforms follow regulations, build trust, and keep their communities safe.
Your participation helps make the internet safer for children and families while supporting responsible and secure online safety solutions.
Qualification path
What You’ll Do
Provide parent/guardian consent and complete a short guided process
Submit your teen’s registered email address
Complete a simple identity verification step for yourself and your teenager That’s it- no tests or complex tasks required.
Requirements
To Qualify you must
Be a resident of the European Union, United Kingdom, United States, Brazil, Australia, or Canada
Be a parent or legal guardian of a teen aged 13–17
Have a teen with a registered email address
Be willing to verify your child’s date of birth and complete ID verification You’ll receive $20 USD per verified email, paid securely via Hyperwallet.
Submissions will be rejected if:
Email verification fails
The email is institutional or organization-based (e.g., company, university, hospital domains)
The email is temporary, disposable, or a burner email All email addresses must be active, personally owned, and non-institutional. Duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.
Why This Matters
Your participation helps improve technology designed to:
Protect children from harmful online content
Support safer online experiences for young people
Help platforms meet child safety regulations worldwide Your Child’s Privacy and Safety
We understand this is sensitive, so to be clear:
Your child’s email will not be contacted or used for marketing
The email is used only for this research task
Names and personal identifying information are not shared
Verification images are used only to confirm authenticity and are not stored Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
At TELUS International AI, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. Selection is based on qualifications, merit, and performance.
