Deep dive · module 64 of 100
Describing and analysing images
Have AI describe an image or answer questions about it.
After this lesson
You use image analysis for descriptions or first impressions, and check important details.
In view · Choices and control
See, interpret, verify
Use an allowed image with a targeted question.
Distinguish between visible details and interpretations.
Compare text and objects yourself and mark uncertainty.
Part 1 of 3 · The image
Your preference for less movement is on. Choose each part yourself.
What can AI do with images?
Describe what is visible, read out text, or provide a first impression.
Limitations
AI can miss details or misinterpret them. Important decisions remain with the human.
Practical use
For example: describing a photo of a whiteboard or explaining a diagram.
New practice example
From explanation to a usable result.
In image analysis, you separate what is visible from what you only suspect.
Fictional practice situationA fictional photo shows a door with a sign that says "closed". The reason and the reopening are not visible. A corner of the sign is blurry.
View a possible solution
This is how it can be done
Describe: a door with a visible "closed" sign. Reason and reopening are unknown. Ask for a sharper image if the missing text is relevant. Do not infer definitive closure or danger from the image alone.
Why this works
A plausible story about a photo is not an observation. Unreadable text must not be silently supplemented.
Make it slightly more difficult
Write a caption that contains only visible information and a second list of questions that a person present must answer.
Extra practice, at your own pace. You do not need to submit anything. This does not count towards an automatic assessment.
Your workplace · learning by doing
Make something. See what changes.
Checking the AI connection… You can already view the written example.
Present your assignment to Ende.
Read the answer, change one thing, and compare.
Previously held
New version
You remain in control
What do you want to improve in your next attempt?
On this device only. AI answers remain only in this page memory. This is self-review, not a grade.
Why this approach works
A plausible story about a photo is not an observation. Unreadable text must not be silently supplemented.
A step further
Write a caption that contains only visible information and a second list of questions that a person present must answer.
A prompt to get you started
Describe what you see in this image. Provide an objective description and mark if you are unsure about something. Image: [upload].
Apply it
A photo of a flipchart contains an illegible name. The AI fills in a plausible colleague.
Which approach best fits this situation?
- Use the guessed name because the rest is correct.
- Mark the name as illegible and check the original.
- Let AI choose based on who usually performs such tasks.
With JavaScript, you can check your approach and receive immediate feedback.
Test your insight
What is a realistic expectation of image analysis?
- AI sees everything perfectly.
- AI provides a useful first description, but you must check important details yourself.
- It only works with text.
Extra practice
Note a situation where image analysis could help you.
Having a photo of a flipchart described so that you can flesh out the notes.
