Hugo Ponte
Why Blender Is the Best Software for the 3D Workflow
Folks working in 3D have no shortage of software options. Here's why we think Blender is the best overall tool for the modern 3D workflow.
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Kory Stiger
- Jun 24, 2021
- 3 min
We're Building AutoML for Computer Vision Data
AutoML revolutionized machine learning model development. Can faster, better synthetic data do the same for computer vision training data?
Sammie Crowder
- Jun 17, 2021
- 4 min
Synthetic Data Starters: Shelf Simulation
Get up and running with synthetic data in an instant using our starter sims. Here we present a shelf simulation for object detection models.
Michael Stewart
- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
The 9 Best AI Newsletters
AI research and news breaks constantly. Subscribe to the best AI newsletters to stay up to date. Here are some of our personal favorites.
Elena Ponte
- Jun 3, 2021
- 5 min
What Is Algorithmic Bias?
Artificial intelligence isn't neutral. Many AI systems exhibit algorithmic bias, a sort of automation of society's existing prejudices.
Hugo Ponte
- May 27, 2021
- 3 min
Will Self-Supervised Visual Transformers Replace Pre-Trained CNNs?
Pre-trained CNNs remain the standard when training models for computer vision use cases. But Visual Transformers are showing potential.
Hugo Ponte
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
Synthetic Data Experiments: Package Detection
Porch pirates are no match for a computer vision model trained to detect your packages. But can you make it work with synthetic data alone?
Norman Ponte
- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
What Are GANs? Generative Adversarial Networks Explained
Generative adversarial networks have been used to create fake people and photorealistic worlds. But what are GANs, and how do they work?
Elena Ponte
- May 11, 2021
- 6 min
The EU's New AI Regulation Framework
The European Commission has introduced a legal framework for AI regulation. Here we've summarized the proposal's goals and how it will work.
Hugo Ponte
- May 4, 2021
- 3 min
What is Neural Rendering?
Neural rendering is a new approach to image synthesis. But how does it work, and just how does it differ from classical computer graphics?
Sammie Crowder
- Apr 29, 2021
- 4 min
How to 3D Scan an Object for Synthetic Data
A simple tutorial walking through how to 3D scan an object and create a synthetic dataset for machine learning from the resulting model.
Michael Stewart
- Apr 21, 2021
- 3 min
The FTC Issues a Warning on Algorithmic Bias
This week the FTC published an explicit rebuke of algorithmic bias and the creation or use of AI systems that produce biased outcomes.
Hugo Ponte
- Mar 29, 2021
- 3 min
Synthetic Data is Dynamic Data
Tools that give developers end-to-end control over their deep learning projects are fundamentally changing the way machine learning is done.
Michael Stewart
- Mar 2, 2021
- 5 min
What Is Synthetic Data? Or, The Treachery of Images
René Magritte’s most famous painting is The Treachery of Images. What can it teach us about synthetic data and the way that humans learn?
Michael Stewart
- Feb 11, 2021
- 5 min
Five Big Problems With Labeled Data
Adoption of computer vision across industries has increased the demand for labeled data. But training with labeled data presents challenges.
Hugo Ponte
- Dec 17, 2020
- 5 min
The Future of Computer Vision
In the next ten years, computer vision will make huge strides. In this article, we take a look at the trends and breakthroughs of the 2010s
Elena Ponte
- Nov 16, 2020
- 5 min
California Privacy Rights Act Updates California's Privacy Laws
California, the first state to implement a comprehensive privacy law, now has an updated set of rules: the California Privacy Rights Act.
Michael Stewart
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Is It Data Set or Dataset?
Is it one word or two? In this deep dive, we aim to answer the question of whether folks should be using data set or dataset.
Norman Ponte
- Oct 20, 2020
- 4 min
Patrick vs Squidward: Training Vote Detection AI with Synthetic Data
We trained a computer vision model to detect and count ballots using synthetic data. Start training AI of your own with our free sample data
Hugo Ponte
- Sep 13, 2020
- 3 min
Training AI with CGI
We trained a computer vision model to identify the components of a Raspberry Pi board using exclusively synthetic data. You can too.