Exciting Updates from OldNYC: A New Era of Historical Photography
Over the past two years, significant enhancements have transformed OldNYC, bringing 10,000 new historic photos to life with advanced geolocation and AI technology. With the site now featuring 49,000 photos, here’s what’s new:
- Improved Geolocation: Leveraging OpenAI’s GPT and OpenStreetMap, the accuracy of photo placements skyrockets, with 96% located correctly.
- Enhanced OCR: The new AI-powered OCR system has increased text coverage, going from 25,000 to 32,000 images, dramatically improving the accuracy of historical descriptions.
- Cost-Efficient Mapping: Transitioning to OSM allows for faster rendering, smoother navigation, and complete control over map aesthetics.
Explore the enriched historical content on OldNYC and discover photos you might have missed!
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