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Articial intelligence could soon use Instagram filters to identify signs of depression, says study

on Aug 30, 2016 | 0 comments

By Rebecca Stewart

The type of filter an individual uses on their Instagram images can give an indication of their mood, according to a new study.

Researchers from Harvard University and the University of Vermont recently used AI technology to detect people with low moods on the photo-sharing platform, and found the method to be more effective at diagnosing depression than doctors.

Facial detection software was used to identify features of depression from selfies, which was combined with colour and brightness analysis, and accompanying data from the images themselves as well as type of filters used to detect a person’s mood.

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Source: The Drum