AI-based transformation of food experiences into swift restaurant video clips by Yelp
Yelp has recently unveiled a new feature that transforms user-generated content into short, TikTok-style videos, showcasing restaurants and other businesses within the Yelp app's home feed. These AI-generated videos offer a quick and easy overview of various places, thanks to AI-generated voiceovers and captions derived from user comments.
The AI system works by stitching together visuals from photos and video clips, along with textual reviews, to create engaging narratives. Technologies such as OpenAI for scriptwriting and ElevenLabs for voice synthesis are employed to generate the narration, providing users with a summary of places without the need for additional input from reviewers.
As of now, there is no opt-out mechanism for users who wish to exclude their content from being used in these AI-generated videos. If users find the generated content offensive or inaccurate, they can report it through a menu option in the video interface.
An example of such a video features an Italian restaurant called Cesarina. The AI-generated videos on Yelp can be viewed by scrolling through the home feed on the Yelp app and tapping on an appealing place. If an AI video is available for a place, it will start playing automatically.
The quality of uploaded content determines the likelihood of a video appearing in the feed. The new feature, which was first reported by The Verge, could potentially lead to an increase in visitors for restaurants and other attractions listed on the platform.
It appears that this new feature is beneficial for both Yelp users and businesses listed on the platform. By offering a quick and engaging summary of various places, it encourages users to explore new options and supports local businesses in gaining more visibility. However, users who prefer to keep their content private may find the lack of an opt-out mechanism concerning.
At this time, no specific information about the recommended GPUs or the exact algorithms used in creating the AI videos has been provided. As the feature is currently being tested, it may soon be rolled out more widely on Yelp's app.
- The AI system on Yelp not only employs technology for scriptwriting and voice synthesis but also incorporates food-and-drink establishments like Italian restaurant Cesarina into its TikTok-style videos, enhancing the lifestyle aspect by providing quick, engaging overviews of various places.
- As Yelp's new feature progresses, it leverages lifestyle, food-and-drink, and technology by showcasing AI-generated videos of businesses within the app's home feed, aiming to boost the visibility of local establishments and stimulate user exploration.
