Teachable Machine
Train an image or sound classifier from your own webcam in about three minutes, no code involved. The clearest explanation of machine learning built.
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How to get the most from it
Teachable Machine sits in AI Experiments under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and useful.
About this category: Models you can play with directly in a tab — generators, guessers, classifiers and the occasional unsettling demo. Understanding by messing about.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Teachable Machine: quick answers
Is Teachable Machine free?
Yes. Teachable Machine is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Teachable Machine?
No. You can use Teachable Machine without signing up for anything.
Does Teachable Machine work on a phone?
Not well. We file Teachable Machine as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Teachable Machine safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Teachable Machine take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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