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Yes, it may be useful to replace current CAPTCHA, but this does not provide the positive side-effects of CAPTCHA where user-submitted data is used to train the unknown images or reinforce the labelling of existing image segments.


It’s been years since captcha was contributing to labeling.


Indeed, they don't contribute to labeling. The self driving companies figured out long ago that machine learning is way too expensive. Instead, Google is using its large network of willing humans to inform automated driving decisions in real time.

So the next time you're asked to click the pictures with the bicycles or traffic lights? Please do so before it's too late.

(/s, if that's necessary)


Reference for today's lucky 10.000:

https://xkcd.com/1897/


Leaders who set out to reshape their companies to compete in a fast-evolving digital world often come to a daunting realization: To transform their organizations, they must first transform themselves.


We need more sites like HN and Craigslist. primarily text based but fully functional. And most importantly no ads.


HN has ads


Agree - not an option for everyone. Free version for personal websites or websites with <x> visits/month would be great.



Lite - "Scaling requires you to power down and then upgrade your server" - what?

Why don't give full version free for sites with low x visitors/month. One can easily upgrade if they see enough value. 2 cents.


That line needs updating as it doesn't apply to people running it serverless. That was aimed at the DO users who need to power down to upgrade.

And we're not in a position to offer a free plan but may do in the future.


Why birth year is not enough? Or birth year and month :)



This will be a critical component of AI adoption in high risk and/or highly regulated industries like health care, banking, utilities, etc.


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