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A key point that's not emphasized in the article is the extremely large amount of data we use for our algorithms. We collect 3 orders of magnitude more data tha
by jonochang 14y ago
A key point that's not emphasized in the article is the extremely large amount of data we use for our algorithms. We collect 3 orders of magnitude more data than other similar apps - 300M+ data points of high resolution location data are used to determine relevant content.
- ipince 14y agoCan you elaborate? What data do you collect, and what data do "similar" apps collect? What are the similar apps you refer to? Thanks!
- jonochang 14y agoSure I'd be happy to! We collect location data that might help determine what's interesting content for you to see - such as where you spend time with friends, where you take pictures, etc. By similar apps I meant other location sharing applications - whether they're check-in style apps or other passive location sharing apps. These other applications, usually in an attempt to reduce battery drain, collect data at a much lower rate. Our relay framework lets us collect lots of data without sacrificing battery performance, letting us make much more informed decisions for what's interesting and what's not.