How Google Trains AI with Your Help through CAPTCHA
Discover:
- What are CAPTCHAs?
- Why does Google use CAPTCHAs?
- How does Google use CAPTCHAs to train AI?
- Can I help Google train its AI?
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As technology continues to evolve, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important part of our lives. From voice assistants to personalized ads, AI is being used to make our lives easier and more convenient. But have you ever wondered how AI is trained? In this blog, we’ll explore how Google trains AI with your help through CAPTCHAs.
What are CAPTCHAs?
CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart) are those puzzles that you’re asked to solve when you’re trying to log in to a website or fill out a form online. They usually involve identifying images with specific objects (like traffic lights or bicycles) or typing in distorted text.
The technology behind image-based CAPTCHAs, called reCAPTCHA, was initially developed by Luis von Ahn, the co-founder of Duolingo. Originally a nonprofit project, it aimed to enhance website security while…