Were image alt texts used for training AI?

3 points by cung 1 year ago | 2 comments
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 1 year ago
    Probably, although an altruistic motive of accessibility was likely involved too.
    • perilunar 1 year ago
      More likely the motive was to avoid being sued under one of the many accessibility laws that were introduced worldwide.