Merlin is an app that can identify a bird based on sound or from an image https:// merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Is Merlin AI ? if so, is it good or bad and how do
This cluster explores whether common photographic and ornithological tools qualify as artificial intelligence. The first item questions if Z stacking, a technique for enhancing photo quality by combining multiple images, constitutes AI and whether it's beneficial or detrimental. The second item inquires about the Merlin bird identification app, asking if it is AI and how to differentiate between good and bad AI applications. AI
IMPACT Explores the evolving definition of AI and its application in everyday tools, prompting reflection on its benefits and drawbacks.