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Human Computation
 
Author: Luis Von Ahn
Publisher: Google Video
Running Time: 51 Min.


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Human Computation

Human Computation

by Luis Von Ahn




Tasks like image recognition are trivial for humans, but continue to challenge even the most sophisticated computer programs. This talk introduces a paradigm for utilizing human processing power to solve problems that computers cannot yet solve. Traditional approaches to solving such problems focus on improving software. I advocate a novel approach: constructively channel human brainpower using computer games. For example, the ESP Game, described in this talk, is an enjoyable online game -- many people play over 40 hours a week -- and when people play, they help label images on the Web with descriptive keywords. These keywords can be used to significantly improve the accuracy of image search. People play the game not because they want to help, but because they enjoy it.

I describe other examples of "games with a purpose": Peekaboom, which helps determine the location of objects in images, and Verbosity, which collects common-sense knowledge. I also explain a general approach for constructing games with a purpose.



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  • Published: 2002
  • LearnOutLoud.com Product ID: H019377

 Technology  Internet
 Technology  Computers

 

This Author: Luis Von Ahn
This Publisher: Google Video
 
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