In a groundbreaking collaboration, Shutterstock, a leading provider of stock photography and creative assets, has made its extensive collection of nearly a billion images available on the Databricks Marketplace.
This integration provides unprecedented access to Shutterstock’s ethically-sourced visual content, empowering businesses to drive responsible AI and machine learning initiatives across various industries.
The free sample dataset, consisting of 1,000 images and accompanying metadata, is sourced from Shutterstock’s library of over 550 million images and is immediately accessible on the Databricks Marketplace. This partnership marks the first listing of non-tabular datasets, known as Volumes, on the marketplace.
Aimee Egan, Chief Enterprise Officer at Shutterstock, emphasised the significance of this collaboration, stating, “Customers utilising our rich dataset on Databricks can tap into new opportunities, catalyse product innovations, and secure a competitive advantage.”
Shutterstock’s datasets incorporate comprehensive metadata, including keywords, descriptions, geo-locations, and categories, simplifying image organisation and search. The image library plays a crucial role in Generative AI (GenAI), serving as a foundational resource for training advanced AI models and multimodal models like OpenAI Dall-E.
The integration unlocks new possibilities and use cases across industries, such as media and entertainment, retail, and AI startups.
For example, media organisations can leverage Shutterstock-enhanced machine learning models to interpret user-generated images, refining customer data for targeted advertising and increased engagement.
Databricks Marketplace, known for fostering open data and AI collaboration, enables the sharing and exchange of data assets across clouds, regions, and platforms.
With the introduction of Volume Sharing, data providers like Shutterstock can now securely share extensive collections of non-tabular data, accelerating collaboration and democratising data access.
As businesses harness the power of Shutterstock’s image library on Databricks Marketplace, the landscape of technology and creativity is set to transform, driving innovation and opening up new opportunities for data-driven success.
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