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Training machines to see scenic beauty

Join me as we uncover the methodology behind this research and discuss how we plan to use it to help people connect with beauty around them, wherever they are in the world.

Speakers: Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe

Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe

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October 08, 2024

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