Healthy Skepticism for Deep Learning Is Prudent

Author: John Honovich, Published on Jul 26, 2017

The hype for deep learning in video surveillance is accelerating.

Between the race to the bottom and dearth of a 'next big thing', certainly pent up demand exists.

But now is the time for a healthy skepticism about when and what deep learning can do. In this note, we examine the hype and real issues that professionals need to consider.

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Comments (11)

Undisclosed #1

07/26/17 03:37pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 07/26/17 03:41pm

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Brian Karas

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 07/26/17 05:11pm

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In reply to Brian Karas | 07/26/17 06:18pm

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Brian Karas

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 07/26/17 06:42pm

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Skip Cusack

In reply to Brian Karas | 10/10/17 02:36pm

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Undisclosed #1

07/26/17 07:03pm

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Brian Karas

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 07/26/17 07:16pm

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Slava H

3dEYE Inc. | 07/27/17 08:25pm

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Brian Karas

IPVM | In reply to Slava H | 07/31/17 06:46pm

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Slava H

3dEYE Inc. | 08/02/17 04:34pm

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