Watching o3 guess a photo's location is surreal, dystopian and entertaining

a year ago

OpenAI's o3 model can guess photo locations with surprising accuracy.
The process involves uploading a photo and prompting the model to guess the location.
The model uses vision abilities and sometimes pretends not to see the image initially.
It employs Python code to crop and analyze parts of the photo, like license plates.
The model's guesses are detailed, comparing vegetation, architecture, and other clues.
Final guesses can be very close, though sometimes off by a significant distance.
Other models like Claude and Gemini also perform well but differ in approach.
The technology is both entertaining and dystopian, raising privacy concerns.
Understanding these capabilities is crucial for safety and awareness.

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