[Community Review] Pre-discussion: 9th NumbersDAO voting topic community review #375
Description
Topic: The 2024 Numbers Open Call Initiative
Overview
Dear Numbers DAO,
We are pleased to present for your consideration a community review of our major strategy for the end of 2024, the 2024 Open Call initiative by Numbers Protocol. This initiative is designed to attract both professional and amateur creators across two key categories: Creativity and News Media. The initiative aims to engage a global community of creators committed to content authenticity and integrity, leveraging the power of Numbers Protocol’s Capture solution.
The rise of AI-generated content has disrupted the creative and media industries, bringing both challenges and opportunities. In 2022, Getty Images banned AI-generated content due to copyright concerns and widespread misinformation exacerbated by deepfake technology. These issues create uncertainty, leaving creators vulnerable to misuse of their work and intellectual property disputes. However, creators who can verify and authenticate their content may have the chance to stand out, as demonstrated by the 2023 "Mom, I See War" project, which used Numbers Protocol's Capture solution to securely verify children's drawings from war zones, ensuring proper attribution and protecting the integrity of these critical narratives.
Although legal frameworks for AI and copyright are still evolving, technology already offers solutions to help creators secure and authenticate their work. By establishing trust through verified authenticity, creators can protect their content from misuse or manipulation, ensuring their rights are upheld. Our new Open Call initiative builds on these principles, empowering creators and media professionals to showcase verified, authentic content. This initiative helps them navigate the challenges of the AI era with confidence, ensuring their voices are heard in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
This community review outlines the key aspects of the initiative, its potential benefits for the Numbers community, and the strategic reasoning behind it. We welcome any feedback or questions from the community to ensure that our approach aligns with the interests of Numbers DAO.
Initiative Summary
The 2024 Open Call is an inclusive competition that provides a platform for creators to showcase their work in two distinct categories:
Creativity:
Objective: To celebrate and promote innovative and artistic works that push the boundaries of visual storytelling, whether through traditional or digital mediums. This category highlights the value of unaltered, genuine content in a world increasingly influenced by AI.
Eligible Works: Only still images or photos are allowed for submission, with a focus on capturing authentic moments that reflect the true essence of our world.
News Media & Journalism:
Objective: To recognize and elevate impactful journalistic work that documents significant events and tells compelling stories. This category underscores the importance of preserving historical moments and the evolving narrative of our society.
Eligible Works: Still images or photos that focus on current events, social issues, and human interest stories. All works must demonstrate the creator’s commitment to authenticity and truth.
Key Participation Details:
Eligibility: Open to both professional and amateur creators globally.
Submission Guidelines: Participants can submit a single image or a series of images. All the images should be registered through Capture (Cam or Dashboard). The use of Capture ensures the authenticity and integrity of the submitted content.
Timeline: Expected to have campaigns launched in Q3 & Q4 in 2024.
Main Discussion Points:
Why are we doing this ?
Promoting Content Authenticity : There has never been a time when genuine, reliable content was more needed than in this age of widespread disinformation. By highlighting the significance of unaltered, trustworthy information, the Open Call initiative urges producers to display authentic moments that mirror the real nature of our world.
Enhancing Trust in Media : With the media landscape going digital and easily manipulated, it is crucial to establish trust through verified material. As part of this effort, Numbers Protocol is positioned as a vital resource for journalists and other media practitioners that prioritize truthfulness.
Supporting Ethical Content Creation: The initiative promotes honest and ethical content production by providing incentives to individuals who do their best to uphold these values in their work. This aligns with Numbers Protocol’s mission to promote transparency and trust in digital media.
Impact on the Numbers Ecosystem
Community Engagement: The initiative is expected to significantly increase community engagement by providing a high-profile platform for creators to share their work and connect with like-minded individuals.
Visibility and Reach: By attracting both professional and amateur creators, the initiative aims to expand the reach of Numbers Protocol, positioning it as a leader in content provenance and security.
Innovation and Creativity: Promoting the use of Capture solution in the Creativity category will highlight how Numbers Protocol can support and secure innovative content, encouraging creators to explore new technologies and redefining how content is created, shared and trusted.
Timeline and Execution
Project Timeline: The initiative is planned to run in Q3 and Q4 of 2024, with a possibility of extension to 2025.
Execution Plan: The Numbers Protocol team will work together with a professional institution or organization to manage the submission process, judging, and event organization to ensure a smooth and successful competition. We will announce the execution details at a later date together with the announcement of the Open Call.
Next Steps
As we move forward with the planning and execution of the 2024 Open Call initiative, we are seeking input from the Numbers DAO community. Your feedback is crucial in refining the initiative and ensuring that it meets the needs and expectations of our community.
In particular, we welcome thoughts on the proposed categories, reward structure, and overall approach. Any suggestions for additional resources or partnerships that could enhance the initiative are also greatly appreciated.
Conclusion
The 2024 Open Call initiative represents a valuable opportunity to engage with the creative and news media communities, showcasing the strengths of Numbers Protocol and driving broader adoption. We believe this initiative will play a key role in fostering growth and innovation within our ecosystem.
We encourage the community to share their thoughts and feedback on this review. Your insights are invaluable as we continue to develop initiatives that align with our collective goals.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support.
⏰Review Period: Sep 10th - Sep 24th, 2024
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