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Essays on photography

2 essays

May 2, 2025ACX

Testing AI's GeoGuessr Genius

Scott tests OpenAI's o3 model's ability to identify locations from photos, finding it has remarkable success even with minimal visual information, raising questions about AI capabilities.

28 min read 4,281 words

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Nov 22, 2023ACX

Seen In The Bay

Scott Alexander presents a visual tour of the Bay Area's eccentricities through a series of photos with humorous commentary.

26 min read 4,014 words

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