DoorDash Launches 'Tasks' App to Train AI with Courier Videos

DoorDash has launched a new app called 'Tasks' that allows delivery couriers to earn money by completing activities like filming everyday tasks or recording themselves speaking in another language, which will be used to train the company's AI systems.

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The new 'Tasks' app from DoorDash provides an opportunity for delivery couriers to earn additional income by contributing to the company's AI training efforts. Couriers can complete various activities, such as recording themselves performing common tasks or speaking in a foreign language, and get paid for their submissions. These videos will then be used by DoorDash to improve its AI models, particularly in areas like computer vision and natural language processing. This crowdsourcing approach allows DoorDash to expand its AI training data while also providing couriers with a new revenue stream. As AI continues to play a larger role in delivery and logistics, initiatives like this could become more common as companies seek to enhance their algorithms through real-world data collection.