Chapter

Crowdsourcing Images for Mapping and Self-Driving Cars
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25:28 - 32:11 (06:42)

Recaptcha is crowdsourcing images for mapping software and self-driving cars. The aim is to make self-driving cars recognize traffic lights and signs with 90% accuracy, and to use human hours for positive purposes.

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An explanation of how recapture images are used to crowdsource data for mapping software and self-driving cars and how the concept evolved from ensuring verification to benevolent purposes.
25:28 - 28:50 (03:21)
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Crowdsourcing
Language learning will persist as a hobby because of the many reasons why people learn it, and computers may never fully replace the need for human language skills.
28:50 - 30:19 (01:28)
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Language Learning
Summary

Language learning will persist as a hobby because of the many reasons why people learn it, and computers may never fully replace the need for human language skills. However, translation technology like Google Translate has improved significantly, especially for East Asian languages.

Chapter
Crowdsourcing Images for Mapping and Self-Driving Cars
Episode
#607: Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder and CEO of Duolingo — How to Be (Truly) Mission-Driven, Monetization Experiments, 10x Growth, Org Chart Iterations for Impacting Metrics, The Intricate Path to an IPO, Best Hiring Practices, Catching Exam Cheaters, The Allure of Toto Toilets, The Future of Duolingo, and How to Stand Out in Your Career
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The article discusses the popularity of languages in the world of online learning and the primary users of each language, with a focus on French, Japanese, and Korean.
30:19 - 32:11 (01:51)
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Online Learning