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I'd argue this challenge was one of Netflix's better investments. Sure - most of the winning algos never actually got used - but here we are, still talking abo
by binalpatel 10y ago
I'd argue this challenge was one of Netflix's better investments.
Sure - most of the winning algos never actually got used - but here we are, still talking about this almost 10 years after it's inception.
- htrp 10y agoThe free PR and the recruitment value almost entirely offsets the prize cost.
- nihonde 10y agoI've been mocking this contest for years, since Netflix apps have horrendous discoverability and lack basic sort/filter features. I often wondered if Netflix deliberately omits features to make their catalogue seem bigger and better.
- traviscj 10y agoSpoiler: yes.