# Trained Technology Companies use crowdsourcing to train neural networks for better AI. By [Joey Haar](https://www.trendhunter.com/joeyisa), Research Writer | Published Oct 5, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/trained-technology ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Trained Technology trend? **Trained Technology:** Rigorous testing of AI means gathering mass amounts of data that are difficult to accumulate in the lab. Instead, companies have begun to train their machines with crowdsourced online games through which users unwittingly improve the quality of the AI. Gamifying technical aspects of one's brand cleverly redirects the wealth of information embedded in the crowd toward product improvement. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 17, 2016 to Oct 4, 2017 - Published: Oct 5, 2017 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Trained Technology trend ### Crowdsourcing AI Training Companies are using crowdsourced online games to improve the quality of their AI by training their machines with massive amounts of accumulated data. ### Prototyping with Pattern Recognition Algorithms Platforms like MLJAR offer prototyping and development services by using pattern recognition algorithms. ### User Testing Beta Software Projects Area 120 has opened a beta-testing signup for users to test new software projects before they hit the public. ## What the Trained Technology trend means for industry ### For Artificial Intelligence AI companies can turn to crowdsourcing and pattern recognition algorithms for improving their AI technology. ### For Machine Learning There is a growing trend of machine learning platforms, such as MLJAR, that offer predictive model building services. ### For Software Development Businesses in software development can utilize beta testing programs for Area 120 projects. ## Workshop question How could your brand harness the power of the crowd to improve your product? ## Trend signals for Trained Technology Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 46%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 46% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Trained Technology trend 5 featured examples from Nov 17, 2016 to Oct 4, 2017. - [Neural Network Training Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teachable-machine): Google's 'Teachable Machine' Lets Any User Train an AI System (Category: Tech) Implication: The AI industry can leverage these methods to improve image recognition algorithms and make them more accurate and diverse. - [Neural Network Drawing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-draw): 'Quick, Draw!' Teaches Google's Neural Network to Recognize Drawings (Category: Tech) Implication: Tech companies can use Quick, Draw! - [Predictive Model-Building Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machine-learning-platform): Machine Learning Platform MLJAR Uses AI for Prototyping (Category: Tech) Implication: The financial industry can benefit from MLJAR's predictive model-building platform for credit scoring and stock prediction, improving risk assessment and investment strategies. - [Advanced Beta Testers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/area-120): Interested Participants Can Sign Up for Testing Google's Area 120 Projects (Category: Tech) Implication: Technology companies should offer early beta testing to engage early adopters and receive valuable feedback to improve their products before they launch to the market. - [Animated Drawing Datasets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-draw-the-data): 'Quick Draw! The Data' Shows How People Drew the Same Concepts (Category: Tech) Implication: Interactive drawing games can be incorporated into educational technology to improve learning outcomes through visual learning. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)