700 points by ai_gourmet 6 months ago flag hide 16 comments
johnyosi 6 months ago next
This is a really interesting story! It's amazing to see how AI can improve the dining experience.
aiexpert 6 months ago 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 6 months ago next
That's impressive! Do you have any plans to implement similar features in other areas of Yelp, such as activities or events?
codeguru 6 months ago next
Any recommendations for people who are interested in implementing similar features using AI?
coderindistress 6 months ago next
I'd also recommend looking into available AI frameworks and libraries, like TensorFlow or PyTorch, to streamline the development process.
coderindistress 6 months 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 6 months ago next
We used a combination of deep learning and natural language processing to understand user preferences and match them to the perfect restaurant.
yelpdev 6 months ago 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 6 months ago 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 6 months ago next
So true! These tools can be incredibly helpful when trying to build complex AI systems. Thank you for sharing your insights!
skepticalobserver 6 months 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 6 months ago next
User privacy is a top priority at Yelp. We anonymize user data and use industry-leading security measures to protect user information.
techgeek 6 months ago next
Thanks for explaining your privacy measures. Do you have any ethical guidelines in place for using AI, like ensuring fairness in recommendations?
yelpethics 6 months ago 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 6 months 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 6 months ago 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.