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Updates to MDC REST API and Python Library
Tl;dr: Update to newest version of the MDC Python library (0.2.0 or newer) to continue downloading datasets
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FAQ: How long does it take to publish my dataset on MDC?
We review every request to become a data provider on Mozilla Data Collective. Reviewing Uploader Requests If you have not already been in contact with our team about uploading data to Mozilla Data Collective, a member of our team will reach out to you via email to discuss your dataset
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FAQ: How can I contribute to Mozilla Data Collective?
We are a collective of linguists, technologists, activists, researchers and creatives. Whether you’re interested in stewarding data, conducting research, developing new AI and ML technologies, or just want to be part of our community working to make AI all it promises to be - not all it threatens to
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FAQ: Do I need to be part of an organization to upload a dataset to Mozilla Data Collective?
No, you do not need to be a part of an organization to upload a dataset to Mozilla Data Collective. We recognize that there are many use cases where an individual might want to share datasets that they have created, either on their own or on behalf of a group.
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FAQ: What does it mean to exclusively host my dataset on Mozilla Data Collective?
When you upload a dataset to Mozilla Data Collective, you have the option to make your dataset exclusive to MDC. The default terms of use for data providers on the platform is that datasets are exclusive to MDC. Choosing to host your dataset exclusively with MDC means that you do
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FAQ: What kind of datasets can I publish on Mozilla Data Collective?
Our priority is technology that is more multilingual, multicultural, and multi-modal. We prioritise helping communities unlock content that is not on the web already, and prefer audio, image, and video formats, though we will also accept text documents that advance the above goals. Our expectation is that each dataset is
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FAQ: What are the main points of the MDC Terms of Use?
About downloading and using datasets When downloading a dataset, am I getting permission to use it from Mozilla Data Collective or the Data Provider? When you download a dataset from Mozilla Data Collective, you are entering into an agreement with the Data Provider who published the dataset. Data Providers set
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FAQ: Why can’t I download old versions of Common Voice datasets?
In order to better serve our community and to keep up with current changes in best practices for data stewardship, we are changing how previous releases of the Common Voice datasets are accessed. They will now be accessible to interested researchers and others via an email-based request process. You will
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We're Changing Access to Older Versions of Common Voice datasets
We’re tightening the circulation of old datasets to protect contributors, while keeping a clear, documented path for researchers who need them.
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FAQ: I've noticed an issue with a data listing - what do I do?
If you discover a minor issue with the accuracy of a data listing on Mozilla Data Collective (a typo, missing attribute in datasheet, etc.) and want to bring it to the attention of the data provider, reach out to the point of contact as specified in the data listing. If
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FAQ: Why can't I re-host or share Common Voice datasets that I download from MDC?
Mozilla Data Collective wants to provide effective, ethical stewardship support for datasets. This is challenging or impossible when datasets are mirrored or split across a range of forks. Our principles include trying to enable good governance, e.g. the right to be forgotten, as much as possible, which means we
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Common Voice 23.0 Live On Mozilla Data Collective
Common Voice 23.0 is now live – and available for download via Mozilla Data Collective. Mozilla Data Collective is a sister platform from the team behind Common Voice, designed to let dataset owners and creators offer their data on their own terms. Mozilla Data Collective was built in response to