The Vergecast How AI really works, and how the smart home broke
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Jun 21, 2023 
Josh Dzieza, investigations editor at The Verge, dives into the vital human element fueling AI development, showcasing how people's contributions shape technology. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reviewer, challenges misconceptions around smart homes, urging listeners to focus on practical solutions rather than perfect setups. They discuss the evolution of smart devices, the importance of platforms like Matter for integration, and the balance between convenience and privacy in the age of interconnected technology.
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AI's Growing Role
- AI tech is appearing in many products and services.
- It helps with writing, finding things, and creating things.
Data Annotation's Importance
- Deep learning needed larger datasets than previously used, leading to ImageNet.
- It used Mechanical Turk for image labeling, marking a turning point in AI.
Human-in-the-Loop AI
- Human input in AI development is more significant than commonly thought.
- Annotating data is an extensive, ongoing process, crucial for AI's effectiveness.