Pre-Labeling with Foundation Models

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Use state-of-the-art AI foundation models to generate initial annotations, then have human annotators review and correct for high-quality training data.

Available Foundation Models for Pre-Labeling

  • SAM (Segment Anything) - Zero-shot image segmentation for any object
  • CLIP - Zero-shot image classification and visual similarity
  • YOLO v8 - Real-time object detection pre-labels
  • GPT-4 / Claude - Text classification, NER, and sentiment analysis
  • Whisper - Automatic speech recognition and transcription

AI-Assisted Labeling Workflow

  1. Enable pre-labeling in your TigerLabel project settings
  2. Select foundation model and configure confidence thresholds
  3. Run batch inference on your unlabeled data
  4. Annotators review, correct, and approve AI-generated labels
  5. Track pre-label accuracy to optimize model selection
Pro Tip: AI pre-labeling typically reduces annotation time by 50-80% while maintaining human-verified quality. Start with high-confidence predictions for maximum efficiency.