Human Computation: Google Tech Talk

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The following tech talk at google discusses using humans to collect useful information for things such as images, using games.
It's an interesting approach, which certainly makes a lot of sense.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8246463980976635143&q=techtalk&hl=en

 

[0rthodontist]

I've only watched the first few minutes, but the captioning is really annoying. Not only does it run ahead of the speech by several seconds, it keeps saying "capture" when he's saying CAPTCHA, even though he put the word CAPTCHA on several projector slides and it's basically the topic of his talk (well, the first five minutes).

Having watched the rest of it, it is pretty interesting. The idea of human computation is not at all new--after all that's what white-collar workers spend their days doing. It is interesting though how much time people will sink into a game that simple.

 

[ravenprp]

I completely agree, human computation is a fascinating concept that has been gaining traction in recent years. It's amazing to see how technology has advanced to the point where we can harness the power of human minds to solve complex problems and gather valuable information.

One of the most compelling aspects of human computation is the potential for it to be used in a wide range of applications. As the speaker in the tech talk mentioned, it has been successfully used for tasks such as image labeling and data verification. But it can also be applied to other areas such as language translation, data analysis, and even medical diagnosis.

What I find particularly interesting is the use of games as a means of collecting human-generated data. This not only makes the process more engaging for users, but it also allows for a larger and more diverse pool of participants. It's a win-win situation where individuals can have fun while contributing to a greater cause.

Of course, there are also ethical considerations that need to be addressed when using human computation. As mentioned in the talk, measures must be put in place to ensure the privacy and fair compensation of participants. It's important to strike a balance between utilizing human computation for its benefits while also being mindful of potential exploitation.

Overall, I believe human computation has a lot of potential and it will be interesting to see how it continues to evolve and be integrated into various industries. Thank you for sharing this insightful tech talk!