crowdsourced information

Crowdsourced information is data or knowledge collected from a large group of people, often through online platforms. Instead of relying on a few experts or official sources, it gathers contributions from everyday individuals who share their observations, expertise, or opinions. This approach leverages the collective intelligence of many to gather, verify, or update information more quickly and broadly than traditional methods. Examples include mapping services updated by users, citizen science projects, or online review platforms. Crowdsourcing can enhance accuracy, diversity, and real-time relevance of information, making it a powerful tool for collective problem-solving and decision-making.