Announcing FiftyOne 0.17 with Grouped Datasets, 3D, Geolocation, and Custom Plugins

FiftyOne 0.17, an open-source machine learning toolset developed by Voxel51, introduces several new features designed to enhance computer vision model performance and dataset management. Notable updates include support for grouped datasets that allow for the organization and visualization of multiview data, including 3D samples and geolocation data, using new interactive tools within the FiftyOne App. The release also features a plugin system for custom app behavior, enabling unique visualizations and data operations, along with integration support for training Detectron2 models, a state-of-the-art library from Facebook AI Research. Community contributions have expanded the FiftyOne Model Zoo, adding models such as OpenAI’s CLIP for zero-shot classification. The FiftyOne community continues to grow, with significant engagement on platforms like Slack and GitHub, reflecting the tool's increasing adoption and collaborative development efforts.