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Google has launched a crowdsourcing service that allows smartphone users to earn money by completing basic tasks that improve machine learning and the quality of information on Google maps. The Task Mate app, which makes it available, is currently in beta testing and currently operates exclusively in India.
The assignments are divided into two main categories: sedentary and field assignments.
Those working in the field, for example, may be asked to go to the nearest store and take a picture of its entrance or the goods on display. Judging by the published screenshots of the application, a user can receive $ 0.25 for completing such a task. Less generous payments are made for users who prefer to work from home. So, for completing a dozen tasks, you can claim an amount in the range of $ 0.2-0.5. Typical “sedentary” tasks include dictation of text for recording, transcribing audio recordings, and checking the correctness of information about organizations. The money earned can be withdrawn from the system to the accounts of third-party financial services. The minimum withdrawal amount is $ 10.
The concept itself is far from new. Google had a crowdfunding app Google Opinion Rewards with over 50 million downloads and in its mechanism Task Mate is very similar to Yandex.Toloka, presented back in 2014 in Russian-speaking countries.
Yandex.Toloka is an open crowdsourcing platform launched in 2014. On the platform, anyone can perform tasks for collecting and marking data for different customers for a small fee. Tasks are usually fairly simple and do not require special training to complete them. This can be the classification of messages from social networks, checking materials for shocking or explicit images, transcribing short audio recordings. The amount of remuneration for completing such a task usually ranges from one to several cents.
Validating huge amounts of information through the direct involvement of large numbers of people can lead to rapid and large improvements in the quality of map applications and in how people relate to them.
Sources:
- https://www.digitalinformationworld.com/2020/11/google-test-task-mate-new-crowdsourced.html
- https://yandex.com/support/toloka-requester/concepts/overview.html
- https://www.cnews.ru/news/top/2020-11-23_google_predlozhila_vladeltsam
I knew about such option of earning money made by Yandex and other ones. But, in russian resources the award in the form of money is low, comparing with 10$ minimum withdrawal. Looks time-consuming, but if a person is bored he/she may play with it.
I think that this app could be very helpful to expand young people pocket money and earn some cash without major qualifications.
I must say, even that the pay is very low, this is a great idea! Maybe with time they will improve the earnings. I think if I was in need I would definitely try it!
I believe that it’s very valuable tool to expand Google’s data base. Nothing inspires people as strong as earning money, the point is only in amount of earnings and I think that exactly this amount is compatible with kids and teenagers. They can take a photo of the store and stuff simultaneously go home from school or additionals. I think this app has a big future after alpha&beta-testing in India and getting the access through the whole world.