Solving problems through games is being harnessed more and more as a crowdsourcing tool to solve real-world problems by tapping into the vast, diverse, and skilled global gaming community. Through gamifying problem solving, by embedding real scientific or societal...
Crowdsourcing is being used more frequently in many business, industrial, governmental and social sectors to allow people to contribute opinions, knowledge and expertise. Crowdsourced urban planning and design is no exception. There are growing challenges to overcome...
The cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. More users are shifting away from centralized exchanges and embracing self-custody crypto, a model that grants them full control over their digital assets. This shift is driven by concerns over...
Crowdsourcing has transformed space exploration by making it more open, cost-effective, and collaborative. Although previously dominated by government agencies like NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos (in Russia), the sector has expanded to include private companies, citizen...
Several reasons explain the apparent increase in the number and complexity of digital threats that many companies face today. One significant factor is the mainstream adoption of LLMs and machine learning to automate the execution and evolution of cyberattacks. Yet,...
As we navigate through 2025, I am thrilled to announce Crowdsourcing Week’s theme of the year: "The Age of Augmented Collaboration." This theme captures a transformative moment in history where human ingenuity and emerging technologies converge to redefine how we...
Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented speed, outpacing traditional security measures and leaving organisations vulnerable to sophisticated attacks. While enterprises have historically relied on in-house security teams and outsourced firms to protect their...
Why Is Content Important? Content is the cornerstone of communication in the digital age, encompassing a wide array of formats used to inform, engage, and inspire audiences. For a blog, content typically takes the form of written articles or posts that provide...
In 2023, the journal Expert Review of Ophthalmology released an in-depth review of the applications of crowdsourcing in ophthalmology. Researchers concluded that crowdsourcing can be a valid means of improving the evaluation of ophthalmic imaging, data collection, and...
What are DePINs? DePINs leverage blockchain-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) to create decentralised, transparent, and tamper-proof systems for managing physical assets. They sit at the convergence of crowdsourcing, the gig economy, AI, and Web3 which is...
Point of Sale Marketing provides brand owners with a communication channel with consumers when they are in the very act of making selections about what to buy. Spending on this form of in-store marketing will likely increase as more technology is integrated into...
Whether it’s for retailing woes, creative droughts, or financial support, crowdsourcing is a powerful tool in the fashion industry. A study from the Journal of Retailing found crowdsourcing to be a successful forecasting device for fashion retail buying as long as...
Many people use VPNs for added privacy and security while online, as well as for a host of other benefits. However, some streaming companies and other online services have learned to identify VPN-based IP addresses, and effectively block connections using these...
Quality data is the foundation on which powerful AI models are built. AI systems learn by processing vast amounts of information, and the accuracy of their predictions or decisions depends on the quality of the data they are trained on. Data crowdsourcing has emerged...
Digital transformation is the process in which businesses utilise technology to enhance their operations across various departments. Crowdsourcing, a valuable component of this transformation, allows companies to leverage input and contributions from a large group of...
Online microtasking allows individuals to complete small, repetitive tasks through digital platforms, providing opportunities for both the task providers and the workers to benefit. Work can be distributed through microtasking platforms among high numbers of workers...
The emergence of digital labour platforms is one of the most prominent transformations in the world of work during the past decade. The influence of microtask work platforms on the future of work will only grow stronger whether people are looking for additional...
The benefits of equity crowdfunding for privately-owned businesses that want to raise money is only one side of the coin. For this alternative source of finance to work there have to be sufficient benefits for the everyday retail investors who risk their money by...
The world is trying to get back to normal after the largest ever IT outage on Friday July 19. It was almost with a sigh of relief that it was not as a result of malevolent behaviour, though the problems caused by a faulty update upload does mean that cybercrime...
There are many ways to enhance eCommerce UX (user experience), and this blog will outline twelve of them. However, whilst companies understand the benefits of improving their eCommerce sites only too well, some may lack a grasp of how to best go about achieving...
Welcome to an update in July 2024 of what proved to be a popular article looking at some great open innovation platforms. Innovation is crucial to survive in today’s disruptive and fast moving industrial and commercial landscape. Back in 2017 it was predicted that...
Top Google search results for “crowdsourcing success stories” will include several blogs that feature the building bricks toy maker LEGO. However, it has not always been the successful company it is today. Not so long ago the company was in deep trouble. It had lost...
James Watt is the co-founder and former CEO of the BrewDog craft beer company. From the outset, he stressed he would not rely on advertising in the manner of established “boring” beer and lager brands, and set out to crowdsource media coverage through a series of...
Australian journalist and founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, is at last a free man. But at what cost? Seven years of living in a converted office in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, UK, and more than five years spent in the high security Belmarsh Prison in south...