AI Assisted Data Labeling with Interactive Auto Label

We demonstrate an AI assisted data labeling system which applies unsupervised and semi-supervised machine learning to facilitate accurate and efficient labeling of large data sets. Our system (1) applies representative data sampling and active learning in order to seed and maintain a semi-supervised learner that assists the human labeler (2) provides visual labeling assistance and optimizes labeling mechanics using predicted labels (3) seamlessly updates and learns from ongoing human labeling activity (4) captures and presents metrics that indicate the quality of labeling assistance, and (5) provides an interactive auto labeling interface to group, review and apply predicted labels in a scalable manner

Habitat associations of young Black Grouse <i>Tetrao tetrix</i> broods

<p><b>Capsule:</b> In the Scottish Highlands, Black Grouse <i>Tetrao tetrix</i> females with young broods selected areas rich in wet flushes, grasses and <i>Sphagnum</i> mosses.</p> <p><b>Aims:</b> To identify associations between young Black Grouse broods and habitat characteristics.</p> <p><b>Methods:</b> We located brood-rearing Black Grouse females in four areas of moorland-forest mosaic in the Scottish Highlands. Each brood was paired with a random reference location 100 m away. We recorded cover of different habitats and fine-scale vegetation and structure within squares of 1 and 0.25 ha, respectively. Associations between brood occurrence and habitat and vegetation variables were examined at the two scales.</p> <p><b>Results:</b> Black Grouse broods were positively associated with wet flushes (1 ha), and with Heather <i>Calluna vulgaris</i>, sedges <i>Carex</i> spp., grasses, <i>Sphagnum</i> mosses and taller vegetation with intermediate levels of height variability (0.25 ha).</p> <p><b>Conclusions:</b> This study highlights the importance of wet habitats for young Black Grouse chicks. In addition, relatively tall field-layer vegetation comprising Heather, sedges, grasses over a layer of <i>Sphagnum</i> mosses attracted brood-rearing Black Grouse females. Many management practices associated with peatland restoration, including drain-blocking, <i>Sphagnum</i> re-establishment and the avoidance of burning on deep peat soils, are therefore consistent with favourable habitat management for Black Grouse.</p