"The new Tasks app from food delivery app DoorDash has nothing to do with delivering food-it's all about gathering training data from humans, that's you, for improving generative AI models and humanoid robots."
"This kind of video data can be used by developers of AI models and robotics to improve performance. For example, thousands of videos of people folding laundry, with their hands clearly visible, could help teach a robot how to do the same task using computer vision."
"DoorDash plans to expand this service to include an even wider range of tasks and users in the future. It's unclear where exactly the app is available for users at launch in the US-residents of California, New York City, Seattle, and Colorado are explicitly blocked from using Tasks."
DoorDash has launched the Tasks app, which focuses on gathering training data for generative AI and humanoid robots. Users film themselves performing specific tasks, such as moving objects or folding laundry, to help improve AI understanding of the physical world. Pay is determined upfront based on the complexity of the task. The app is currently unavailable in certain US locations, but DoorDash plans to expand its offerings in the future. Users can earn rewards by completing these gigs, although the compensation may not be cash.
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