What is Google Cloud Vision AI?
- Founder: Google
- Launch: 2016
- Use Cases: Image recognition, OCR, content moderation, facial detection, product categorization, document analysis, brand recognition
- Technology: Deep learning, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), Google Cloud machine learning infrastructure
Cloud Vision AI is an image analysis tool by Google that utilizes advanced machine learning to analyze visual data you can use for your business or application. With the models trained by other developers, Cloud Vision AI may recognize thousands of objects in images, detect faces, identify printed and handwritten content with OCR, and evaluate the image for inappropriate or sensitive content. It also enables further functionality such as logo detection, popular landmark recognition, and category classification of products. As such, Cloud Vision AI can be applied broadly across industries such as e-commerce, healthcare, security, and media.
Companies may incorporate Cloud Vision AI capabilities into their applications to automate operations that might include scanning documents, categorizing inventory, or moderating content, with the anticipation of increased productivity at scale. The Cloud Vision AI is hosted on Google Cloud, meaning that companies can expect a certain level of speed and accuracy designed for business use. Developers may access an API to build their custom workflows, while companies may benefit from important insights that support productivity or immediate decision-making. Cloud Vision AI enables the transformation of a raw image to structured and actionable data, which will enable the development of smarter business applications based on artificial intelligence.