Computer Vision and Intelligent Agents for Wildlife Conservation with Jason Holmberg - TWiML Talk #166
Published:Jul 22, 2018 03:58
•1 min read
•Practical AI
Analysis
This article summarizes a podcast episode featuring Jason Holmberg, Executive Director of WildMe. The discussion centers on WildMe's open-source computer vision projects, Wildbook and Whaleshark.org, which utilize computer vision and deep learning for wildlife conservation. The episode explores the origins of Wildbook, its growth, and the evolution of its technological applications. The article highlights the use of AI in conservation efforts, specifically focusing on how computer vision and deep learning are being applied to identify and track animals. The source is Practical AI, suggesting a focus on practical applications of AI.
Key Takeaways
- •The article discusses the application of computer vision and deep learning in wildlife conservation.
- •It highlights the use of open-source projects like Wildbook and Whaleshark.org.
- •The episode explores the evolution and expansion of these projects and their technological advancements.
Reference
“Jason and I discuss Wildme's pair of open source computer vision based conservation projects, Wildbook and Whaleshark.org, Jason kicks us off with the interesting story of how Wildbook came to be, the eventual expansion of the project and the evolution of these projects’ use of computer vision and deep learning.”