They See Your Photos

A simple tool where you can upload a photo and it will tell you what information can be retrieved from it and how that might be used. It uses the Google Vision API. I uploaded a photo I took at a conference and it got all the obvious metadata like the exact address it was taken at, the model of my iPhone and when. The final paragraph highlights details in the example I gave it:

Many small details are visible if one looks closely enough. For example, some audience members have coffee cups in front of them. The presenter's attire -- a suit and tie -- speaks to a professional and formal presentation. The screen's resolution is high, and the text displayed is clearly visible, implying the quality of the equipment used for the presentation. The lighting of the room is uniformly balanced, ensuring optimal visibility for both the presenter and the attendees. The design of the room is contemporary with a clean color scheme.

I've talked to many friends about using services like Google Photos. The amount of information that can be retrieved from your photos is rather incredible. It goes well beyond the metadata and specifically to the brands of appliances you have, types of things that are in your house, the list goes on and on. There is so much data in your photos.