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How do I look? — Image recommendation AI in practice

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Paul-Louis Nech
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1,827
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26
Language
English
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Summary

The team at Algolia has been working on a technology that can solve the problem of searching for content by "vibe" rather than exact keyword matches. This is achieved through computer vision, which quantifies patterns in image data to generate recommendations based on visual similarity. The goal is to make this technology available to small businesses and hobbyists, as it's an expertise- and resource-intensive process. Algolia has released a finished product called Algolia Recommend, which can be used to generate the most effective product or content recommendations in apps. The technology uses image models to find patterns in image data and can be used to recommend products that match the "vibe" of a particular image. This is particularly useful for e-commerce companies where looks are a key factor in sales. The technology has already been adopted by several companies, including Mosaic Natural and DanGuitar.dk, which use it to power their search and discovery systems. By using Algolia Recommend, these companies can provide users with more intuitive and human-like search experiences.

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