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AI used for tomato grading and sparks backlash from Queen guitarist

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A project utilized an ESP32 microcontroller and machine learning to grade tomatoes based on color variation, a task typically handled manually in produce handling. Separately, Queen guitarist Brian May expressed strong disapproval of AI-generated art after an image generator produced a disturbing rendition of the album cover for "The Game." AI

IMPACT Niche applications of ML in hardware are emerging, while artist backlash highlights ongoing debates about AI's role in creative industries.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains two unrelated items: one about a niche hardware/ML project and another about an artist's negative opinion on AI art, neither of which represents a significant industry event.

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AI used for tomato grading and sparks backlash from Queen guitarist

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    Hackaday: Grading Tomatoes With An ESP32 And ML. “If you’ve ever worked with produce, you might know about grading. In addition to deciding if, say, a strawberry is good or not, they also have to sort them by color. Turns out, you don’t care if one package of berries is a bit red…

  2. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Gold Radio: See the hideous AI version of Queen’s The Game that sparked Brian May rant. “While a number of artists have embraced AI as a new tool in their creat

    Gold Radio: See the hideous AI version of Queen’s The Game that sparked Brian May rant. “While a number of artists have embraced AI as a new tool in their creative arsenal, it seems that Brian May is not going to be convinced of its merits any time soon. The Queen guitarist has g…

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