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Proud to support initiatives that empower talent everywhere! Today, Appen hosted an exclusive webinar for Konexio Africa’s freelance training students in Malawi, equipping them with all the essentials to navigate the Appen platform confidently – from setting up accounts to configuring payment methods. Thank you, Konexio Africa, for being part of this impactful journey! 🌟

Si Chen, VP of Strategy and Marketing at Appen, had an incredible conversation with Alex Woodie from BigDATAwire this week, diving into one of the biggest challenges in AI today: data quality and how the maturity of data pipelines is impacting the success of AI deployments. We shared perspectives on the evolving complexity of AI data, particularly with unstructured datasets and the bottlenecks many organizations are facing. This is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the current landscape of AI and data management! 📊 Check out the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eytXVqsi 👉 Also worth revisiting: Alex Woodie's interview with Appen CEO Ryan Kolln discussing data annotation and AI challenges. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eQXaQFdG 

Exciting news! 🎉 Our latest findings from The 2024 State of AI report, conducted with The Harris Poll, are being discussed in The Register! The article, written by Thomas Claburn, dives into a critical issue many enterprises are facing: the abysmal ROI on AI projects. One major factor? The lack of high-quality, human-labeled training data, which Appen’s report highlights as key to bridging the gap between AI deployment and meaningful ROI. Check out the full article for more insights 👉 https://lnkd.in/gU8yJME9 We’re proud to contribute to the conversation and help drive the future of AI forward. Dive deeper into these findings by reading the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqdJCb5C #AI #MachineLearning #DataAnnotation #EnterpriseAI #ROI #Appen #TheRegister #AIData #TechNews  

Our 2024 State of AI Report has been featured in VentureBeat, and we couldn't be more excited! 🚀 In a recent interview, Si Chen, VP of Marketing and Strategy at Appen, delves deeper into the data quality challenges that enterprises are facing as AI adoption continues to surge and emphasizes that “as AI models grow more complex, the quality of data needs to keep up. It's not just about having large amounts of data—it's about having the right data.” Check out the full article by Michael Nuñez for more insights: https://lnkd.in/ef4bJNVF Be sure to explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gqdJCb5C #AI #GenerativeAI #DataQuality #StateofAI2024 #Appen #VentureBeat #MachineLearning #EnterpriseAI

📢 2024 State of AI Report is Here! The latest findings from our 2024 State of AI Report are now available! This survey of over 500 IT decision-makers highlights the biggest trends and challenges in AI, including data management bottlenecks, the role of external data providers, and the importance of human insight in AI systems. Download the report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqdJCb5C Key Insights include: 🚀 Generative AI Adoption is Surging: GenAI usage has grown by 17% since 2023, driven by advances in NLP and productivity applications.  🚀 Enterprise AI Deployments and ROI Are Declining: Fewer AI projects are reaching deployment, and ROI is diminishing as AI models grow more complex.  🚀 Data Quality is Critical: 86% of companies retrain models at least quarterly, emphasizing the need for high-quality, diverse, and representative data.  🚀 Data Challenges Persist: Bottlenecks in data management, including sourcing and accuracy issues, are rising as AI projects become more specialized.  🚀 Demand for Strategic Data Partnerships: 93% of companies seek partners with full AI data lifecycle expertise to enhance quality and scalability. #AI #GenerativeAI #DataQuality #MachineLearning #Appen #StateofAI2024 

Excited about the future of AI and data? Join us on October 29th at the CDM Media CDO New York Summit 2024! Our CEO, Ryan Kolln, will be presenting on how enterprises can unlock value in Large Language Models (LLMs) through robust data pipelines and human expertise.    Meet our team members—Alexi Schwartzkopff, and Shambhavi Srivastava—and discover how our bespoke solutions can tackle your AI challenges.    We can’t wait to connect and explore how we can drive data innovation together!    🌟 See you in New York City! 🌟    🔗 https://lnkd.in/eaxp_5qw 

ReflexAI’s AI-powered platform, HomeTeam, enables peer-to-peer crisis support training through realistic and empathetic roleplay simulations. By partnering with Appen, ReflexAI fine-tuned their AI model to effectively replicate sensitive conversations around mental health and suicide prevention. Key Achievements from Our Collaboration: 🔹 Crisis counselors and loved ones report increased confidence in handling difficult conversations about mental health and suicide.  🔹 At Appen, 47% of our contributors have professional expertise in mental health with an average of 14 years of experience, and 41% have personal experience with veteran's services. This ensures our AI models are trained with the highest quality data.  🔹 We fine-tuned the AI model faster than projected while upholding strict ethical standards, reducing the risk of harmful responses in sensitive discussions. This collaboration demonstrates the impact of high-quality, ethically sourced data in advancing mental health support for those who need it most. Check out the full case study: https://lnkd.in/eabhPwXi #AIforgood #AImentalhealth #AI #Appen #ReflexAI

We’re thrilled to announce that Appen has officially been certified as a Great Place To Work US! This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the positive strides we’ve made in creating an inclusive, innovative, and engaging workplace. Together, we’re building AI that transforms industries while fostering a culture where every voice is heard and valued. Check out what our team says makes Appen AI a Great Place To Work: https://lnkd.in/et27w6mn #GPTWcertified #GreatPlaceToWork #AppenAI #PeopleFirst 

🚀 Why Accuracy of RAG Systems is Critical in the AI Age – Techstrong AI Podcast EP35 🎙️ –  In the latest Techstrong AI Podcast, Aaron Zukoff, Director of Solutions Engineering at Appen, dives deep into the importance of human intervention in optimizing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems. He explains how improving data quality and ensuring accuracy is crucial to maximizing the performance of these AI-driven systems, especially as AI becomes more embedded across industries. Techstrong.ai Podcast, hosted by Amanda Razani, explores the latest developments in artificial intelligence, featuring expert interviews and discussions on AI applications, challenges, and future implications.  Don't miss this insightful episode to understand why accuracy is the key to unlocking the full potential of RAG systems in today’s tech landscape. 🔗 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/etu8weJG Techstrong TV: https://lnkd.in/exbPaX3H #AI #TechPodcast #DataQuality #AI #LLM #RAG #Appen #TechstrongAI

Industry Update: Movie Gen - Meta's Generative AI for Video!  Meta's Movie Gen models have set a new state-of-the-art in generative AI for media! Imagine being able to create high-quality HD videos complete with synchronized audio, all from a text prompt. Movie Gen doesn't just stop at video generation—it also offers personalized video creation and precise video editing capabilities. 🎥  What can Movie Gen do? 🔹 Movie Gen Video: A powerful 30B parameter transformer model that brings your text prompts to life with high-quality, HD videos and images, effortlessly combining visuals and motion in seamless harmony.  🔹 Movie Gen Audio: A 13B parameter model that generates high-fidelity audio synced perfectly to video, creating everything from ambient sounds to instrumental music and foley effects with remarkable precision and alignment.  🔹 Precise Video Editing: Whether you’re adding, removing, or replacing elements, Movie Gen allows you to make localized or global changes to any video based on simple text instructions, transforming existing or generated footage with ease.  🔹 Personalized Videos: With just an image and a text prompt, the model generates videos that preserve character details and natural movement, creating truly personalized video experiences. From text-to-video synthesis to personalized media and advanced video editing, Movie Gen is pushing the boundaries of what's possible. 🎥 Dive deeper into the future of media creation with Meta's Movie Gen Research: https://lnkd.in/etWHm_Mb #GenerativeAI #MovieGen #MetaAI #VideoGeneration #ArtificialIntelligence #MediaTech #AIResearch