Wednesday, April 18, 2007

You're smarter than Google

So, you know how Google doesn't know what's in a picture unless you label it? Now there's an answer to that problem!

The ESP Game pairs you with someone else on the internet, to come up with the best descriptions for images. Google has their version, too. Because two people compare results, it's better than if one person did it alone. And since it keeps score, and there's a timer, it's quite motivating.

Even more fun, but less obviously useful, is Peekaboom. You work with another person to identify which part of a picture contains a particular word. It's hard. Engaging. And improves computer AI.

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