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User trains AI image classifier using crowd-sourced alt text

A user on Mastodon is experimenting with a novel method for training an image classifier. The strategy involves intentionally posting images without alt text, prompting users who advocate for alt text to provide descriptions. The user then plans to utilize these crowd-sourced annotations to train an AI model. AI

IMPACT This is a niche experiment with minimal direct industry impact.

RANK_REASON This is a user-generated experiment on a social media platform, not a formal research release or product launch.

Read on Mastodon — sigmoid.social →

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Posting images without alt text so that all the # alttext warriors immediately jump on it and annotate it. Then using their output to train an image classifier

    Posting images without alt text so that all the # alttext warriors immediately jump on it and annotate it. Then using their output to train an image classifier # AI model.