*Written by Ian Turner, Sr. Director of Strategic AI Partnerships at Defined.ai.*


Welcome back, dear readers, to the second part of a great conversation we’ve entailed with ChatGPT. In the [first part of our conversation](https://defined.ai/blog/llms-meet-the-crowd-an-interview-with-chat-gpt-part-i), we discussed the importance of Human-in-the-loop for Language Large Models such as ChatGPT itself. We will now talk about how to crowdsource these annotations in an ethical manner.

## Our interview with ChatGPT – Part II

**Defined.ai (DAI): If I wanted to crowdsource these annotators, what do I need to consider**

**Chat GPT (CGPT)**: If you want to crowdsource annotators for your project, there are several factors to consider to ensure the quality and reliability of the annotations:

1.	**Task design**: The task design should be clear, well-defined, and easy to understand for the annotators. The instructions should be detailed and provide examples and guidelines for how to annotate the data. You should also consider the type of annotation tool and interface that you will provide to the annotators.
2.	**Recruitment and screening**: You will need to recruit and screen potential annotators to ensure that they have the necessary skills and qualifications for the task. You can use platforms such as Amazon Mechanical Turk, Upwork, or specialized annotation platforms to find and screen potential annotators. You can also consider using pre-qualification tests or questionnaires to assess their skills and qualifications.
3.	**Training and support**: You will need to provide training and support to the annotators to ensure that they understand the task and can perform the annotations accurately and consistently. You can provide training materials, tutorials, and feedback to help the annotators improve their performance.
4.	**Quality control and monitoring**: You will need to implement quality control measures to ensure that the annotations are accurate and reliable. This can include techniques such as inter-annotator agreement, gold standard annotations, and quality checks. You should also monitor the annotators’ performance and provide feedback and incentives to encourage high-quality work.
5.	**Payment and incentives**: You will need to determine the payment and incentives for the annotators. You can offer a fixed fee, hourly rate, or per-annotation rate. You can also offer bonuses or incentives for high-quality work or completing a certain number of annotations.
6.	**Data security and privacy**: You will need to ensure that the data is stored securely and that the annotators’ privacy is protected. You should use secure data storage and transfer protocols and ensure that the annotators do not have access to sensitive or confidential information.

Overall, crowdsourcing annotations can be an effective and cost-efficient way to obtain large amounts of high-quality data, but it requires careful planning, management, and quality control to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the annotations.

**DAI: Very interesting. What should i consider if I want to crowd source these annotations in an ethical way?**

**CGPT**: Crowdsourcing annotations in an ethical way is important to ensure that the annotators are treated fairly and that the data is collected in a responsible and transparent manner. Here are some considerations for ethical crowdsourcing of annotations:

1.	**Informed consent**: The annotators should be fully informed about the task and their role in the project, including the type of data being annotated and how it will be used. They should also be provided with clear and detailed instructions on how to perform the annotations and given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
2.	**Fair payment**: The annotators should be paid fairly for their work and provided with transparent and timely payment. The payment rate should be reasonable and reflect the time and effort required for the task.
3.	**Data privacy**: The annotators’ privacy and data security should be protected, and they should not be asked to annotate any sensitive or personal information. The data should be anonymized and stored securely, and the annotators should be informed of how their data will be used and who will have access to it.
4.	**Transparency**: The crowdsourcing process should be transparent and open, and the annotators should be informed of the goals and objectives of the project, as well as the criteria for evaluating their work. Any incentives or bonuses should be clearly stated, and the annotators should be provided with feedback on their performance.
5.	**Respect for diversity**: The annotators should be recruited from diverse backgrounds and communities to ensure that the data reflects a range of perspectives and experiences. The task design should also take into account potential biases or sensitivities, and the annotators should be given the opportunity to opt-out of any tasks that they feel uncomfortable with.
6.	**Support and feedback**: The annotators should be provided with adequate training, support, and feedback to ensure that they can perform the annotations accurately and consistently. Any feedback should be constructive and respectful, and the annotators should be given the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the task design and process.

By taking these considerations into account, you can ensure that your crowdsourcing project is conducted in an ethical and responsible way, which will help to build trust and credibility with the annotators and ensure the quality and reliability of the data.

**DAI: How long should I expect it to take to get 40000 annotations via crowdsourcing?**

**CGPT**: The time it takes to get 40,000 annotations via crowdsourcing can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the task, the size of the crowd, the payment rate, and the quality control measures in place.

As a rough estimate, if you were to use a crowd of 20 annotators and ask each of them to annotate 10 items per hour, it would take approximately 2000 hours of work to reach 40,000 annotations. This is assuming that the task is relatively simple and that the annotators are able to work at a consistent pace without significant breaks.

In practice, the time required to reach 40,000 annotations can vary significantly depending on the specific details of your crowdsourcing project. For example, if the task is more complex and requires more detailed annotations, it may take longer for the annotators to complete each item. 

Additionally, if there are quality control measures in place, such as inter-annotator agreement or spot-checking, this can add additional time to the project.

In general, it’s a good idea to plan for the project to take several weeks or even months to complete, depending on the size of the crowd and the amount of work required. It’s also important to communicate clearly with the annotators about the timeline and any milestones or deadlines that need to be met.


**DAI: What if I could get 75000 annotations in under 24 hours?**

**CGPT**: Getting 75,000 annotations in under 24 hours is an impressive feat and could be possible through various means such as employing a large crowd or using automation tools to speed up the annotation process. However, it’s important to consider the quality of the annotations as well as the ethical implications of such a fast turnaround time.

If you are using a large crowd to quickly annotate the data, you may need to sacrifice some quality control measures such as inter-annotator agreement or spot-checking in order to meet such a tight deadline. This could result in lower quality annotations or inconsistencies in the data. 
Additionally, if the payment rate is significantly lower in order to incentivize annotators to work at a faster pace, this could lead to a lower quality of work or fewer people willing to participate.

It’s also important to note that the quality of the crowd members can have a significant impact on the usefulness of the dataset. Crowd members who are experienced, motivated, and well-trained in the task at hand are more likely to produce accurate and high-quality annotations than those who are inexperienced or uninterested.

Overall, it’s possible to get a large number of annotations in a short period of time, but it’s important to balance the speed of the project with the quality and ethical considerations. It’s important to communicate clearly with the annotators about the expectations and requirements of the project and to ensure that they are treated fairly and respectfully throughout the process.

**DAI: Thank you Chat GPT for this conversation!**

**CGPT**: You’re welcome! I’m glad I could assist you. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

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LLMs meet the crowd: an interview with Chat GPT – Part II