crowdassisted
Crowdassisted is a term used to describe processes that rely on substantial input from a large pool of people, coordinated through online platforms, to complete tasks or solve problems. It encompasses arrangements where human judgment augments automated systems, enabling tasks that are difficult for algorithms alone, such as interpreting ambiguous data, validating information, or generating creative solutions. Crowdassistance may be voluntary or remunerated, and it often uses reputation, scoring, or gamified elements to attract contributors.
Tasks are divided into small units and distributed to numerous participants, who work independently on microtasks
Common applications include data labeling and transcription, content moderation, translation, software testing, and user support. In
Benefits include scalability, speed, cost efficiency for large volumes, and the ability to leverage diverse expertise.
Related concepts include crowdsourcing, human-in-the-loop, crowd work, and participatory computing.