May 2017 Summaries

The NSFW Blocker is a Chrome extension designed to prevent users from unintentionally encountering explicit content online by using Clarifai's NSFW recognition model to block images with unwanted nudity. Users who search for seemingly innocent terms may inadvertently come across inappropriate content, and this tool provides a warning and the option to proceed with viewing an image. The extension was developed using Python for the backend and JavaScript for the frontend, utilizing the Clarifai API, which was trained with numerous online pictures to accurately distinguish between NSFW and safe images. The project is celebrated for enhancing the online experience by sparing users from unexpected explicit content, with further information and resources available through Clarifai's documentation and GitHub repository.

Musify is an innovative application designed to enhance home videos by matching their mood to suitable background music, making the viewing and listening experience more enjoyable. The app utilizes Clarifai’s Custom Training technology to categorize video content into moods such as action or calm and employs JukeDeck’s API to select an appropriate soundtrack. Developed by Yash Agrawal, a junior in Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois, Musify was inspired by the challenge of finding fitting music for videos. The application is built using Python libraries and Clarifai’s intelligent API, which proved efficient by requiring only 250 images for training to deliver near-perfect results. The project reflects the creativity in combining video recognition with music selection to solve common issues faced by beginners and content creators in video production.

p5.js is a user-friendly JavaScript library for creating digital art in the browser, enabling users to produce interactive artwork on various devices with minimal coding. A video tutorial is available to guide users in integrating p5.js with Clarifai’s Color recognition model, requiring only a basic understanding of JavaScript functions. This tutorial demonstrates how to create an interactive color representation of images using a project developed on the Glitch platform, which can be accessed and customized by others. The creator expresses enthusiasm for the simplicity and enjoyment p5.js brings to digital art creation and invites viewers to connect on Twitter for further inquiries or project ideas.