**Aspiring Tech Maven Accidentally Creates AI That Only Judges Flower Beauty Pageants**
In an unprecedented and rather bewildering turn of events, a self-proclaimed tech savant has successfully trained an AI platform exclusively adept at determining which flowering plant deserves the tiara in the highly competitive world of botanic beauty contests.
The revolutionary piece of technology, known as the “MobileNetV2 Blossom Queen”, is a byproduct of an enthusiastic — albeit slightly misdirected — foray into artificial intelligence by local computer science student and part-time geranium fancier, Jerry Algorhythms. Using the tensorflow of his creative juices, combined with a fair amount of horticultural passion, Jerry has allegedly merged the complexities of image classification with, what some might call, “unnecessary judgement,” over Mother Nature’s vivid creations.
“I just wanted to create something that makes life easier for garden enthusiasts like myself,” Jerry stated in an exclusive behind-the-petals interview. “But I seem to have focused a tad too heavily on the ‘beauty’ aspect of the flowers, forgetting that perhaps identifying the species would have been a more useful function.”
The AI model, which prides itself on accurately recognizing petal symmetry, vibrant hues, and even the subtle pleasantness of floral scents (though quite inexplicably considering it lacks olfactory receptors), has already made waves at numerous local flower shows. “It’s like a fashion week for gardens!” exclaimed Martha Potts, a noted fan of both pistils and parsleys.
Critics, however, are divided. Dr. Rosalie Frond, a botany professor, questions the tool’s practicality. “While assigning numerical beauty ratings to lilies and roses might be seen as innovative,” she mused, “I’m more concerned about what societal pressures we might be imposing on our vegetation.”
Meanwhile, Rose, a particularly glamorous hibiscus and reigning Miss Petal Perfection, was reportedly unfazed by this technological intrusion. “Frankly, anything that saves me from an extra trip to the greenhouse salon is welcome,” she allegedly conveyed through an exuberant oscillation of her petals.
As for Jerry’s next steps? He’s hinted at enhancing the software to discern ‘personality potential’ of root vegetables, just in time for the National Allium Adonis Awards. In the ever-blooming life of artificial intelligence, one thing remains clear: plants are now meeting their judges not just rooted in the garden, but deep in the server.
