Were image alt texts used for training AI? 3 points by cung 2y ago ↗ HN At one point I remember having had to add image alt texts to all photos on our website at work. Was it all just a plan to get people to create free datasets for training image creating neural networks?
[–] jruohonen 2y ago ↗ Probably, although an altruistic motive of accessibility was likely involved too. [–] perilunar 2y ago ↗ More likely the motive was to avoid being sued under one of the many accessibility laws that were introduced worldwide.
[–] perilunar 2y ago ↗ More likely the motive was to avoid being sued under one of the many accessibility laws that were introduced worldwide.
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