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ALT Example showing the goal of automated label digitization via the conversion of (A) label text to (B) digitized text by means of optical character recognition (OCR), which is then converted from verbatim text to (C) JSON-formatted parsed data in Darwin Core format.
ALT [flyer advertising a symposium for WeDigBio How is AI Being Used in Biodiversity Efforts? October 10, 2024, 2-3 PM CST As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in all aspects of life, understanding its applications and implications is crucial. Our expert researchers will share their experiences using AI, explain its benefits, and discuss methods to ensure data quality. No prior AI expertise required - this session is designed for a general audience! 2:00–2:05 Welcome Samantha Blickhan (Zooniverse) 2:05–2:20 The evolution of AI as a tool for conservation Sarah Huebner (Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute) 2:20–2:35 Phenobase: a central global database of plant phenology by integrating in situ observatory and image-derived phenology data Daijiang Li (University of Arizona) 2:35–2:50 Leveraging ground truth Smithsonian data to evaluate AI tools Mike Trizna (Smithsonian OCIO Data Science Lab and Office of Digital Transformation) 2:50–3:00 Panel Discussion
ALT Linathus dichotomus commonly known as evening snow , a plant preferring serpentine soils , flowers nocturnally in order to attract hawk moths, its main pollinator. (c) Nature Ali, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nature Ali
ALT Polimonium eximium commonly known as Skypilot, is a perennial that prefers to grow at altitudes of greater than 10,000 ft. (3000m) and can be found in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. (c) Curren Frasch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Curren Frasch
ALT Eriastrum eremicum also known as the Desert woolystar, has a wide range across the Mojave and Sonoran deserts. Several unique subspecies can also be found just in california. This plant has been traditionally used as stomach medicine by the Paiute peoples of the great basin. (c) Patrick Dockens, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Patrick Dockens