AI and Computer Vision in Cultural Heritage Preservation
Jovana Mitric, Igor Radulovic, Tomo Popović, Zoja Šćekić, Sandra Tinaj
Abstract
In the recent years, rapid advances in technology, especially in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), have impacted the way economy functions, as well as society at large. The integration of these technologies in tourism plays a significant role in cultural heritage preservation. This research explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, cultural heritage, and tourism, with a focus on Montenegro’s efforts to leverage digital transformation for tourism development. Many monuments are not marked and there is no background information about their historical significance. With four UNESCO World Heritage sites, Montenegro is recognized as country with high touristic potential and rich cultural heritage, which implies that implementation of AI technologies can preserve forgotten monuments and give them a new life, as well as enhance the overall touristic experience and position Montenegro at the forefront of international touristic landscape. Using a well-known framework Flask, we developed web application that allows users to take images of a monument, upload it to our web application and after a few seconds, they get annotated image of a recognized monument, along with a text containing more information about the said monument.