<ul><li>Meta, previously known as Facebook, is recruiting individuals through data firm Appen to record facial expressions and small talk for $50 an hour to develop realistic virtual avatars for the metaverse.</li><li>The project, named 'Project Warhol,' aims to enhance the virtual reality experience and is crucial for Meta's metaverse ambitions, with 2025 marked as a make-or-break year for the company.</li><li>Participants in 'Project Warhol' will assist in training Codec Avatars to create photorealistic digital replicas for virtual and augmented reality use, with studies focusing on human motion and group conversations set to start in September.</li><li>Meta's Reality Labs division, responsible for avatars and smart devices, has faced significant losses, and the company sees 2025 as a critical year for its success in the metaverse despite previous setbacks and internal challenges.</li></ul>

Meta wants your smile, squats, and small talk — and it's paying $50 an hour to scan them

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