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Netflix contest: $1M to developer of best movie recommendation engine

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KenR:
Netflix is holding a 1 million dollar contest awarded to the coder who can betst improve their movie recommendation engine.


http://www.netflixprize.com/rules



from http://oreilly.com/

Gerome:
Hi,

Bah... I'd prefer 1 million Euros :)

KenR:
Ok Gerome,
You want to try to convince us that is NOT complaining?
Ken

brotherS:
Netflix is holding a 1 million dollar contest awarded to the coder who can betst improve their movie recommendation engine.
-KenR (October 02, 2006, 01:13 PM)
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What a great idea! I read articles in the past that Netflix seems to be innovative (I'm no customer nor related to them) and this proves it. By running the contest until "at least October 2, 2011" they show they really plan to spend the million to gain a 10% performance win, and I also like the idea of their "Progress Prizes: $50,000 (USD) Cash each award", which is handed out once a year for those who are improving the performance the most, but not reaching the 10% hurdle.

@Gerome: we'd still accept you if you'd show less negativity, really!

Gerome:
Hi,

@Gerome: we'd still accept you if you'd show less negativity, really!
-brotherS (October 02, 2006, 02:06 PM)
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What about negativity ?
Because 1 million of Euro is > to 1 million of USD ?
ROFL

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