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Google Launches a Data Prediction API

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-predict-they-launch-something-else-too dept.

databuff writes "Google has released a data prediction API. The service helps users leverage historical data to make predictions that can guide real-time decisions. According to Google, the API can be used for prediction tasks ranging from product recommendations to churn analysis (predicting which customers are likely to switch to another provider). The API involves three simple steps: upload the data, train the model, then generate predictions. The API is currently available on an invitation-only basis." Google also recently announced several other API additions, including Buzz, Fonts, and Storage.

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  1. In Soviet Amerika: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Data prediction launch YOU!

    Yours In Astrakhan,
    Kilgore T.

    P.S.: Maybe Google can use scrape invitation-only users predictions for its bond trading floor.

  2. Three simple steps? How about four. by olsmeister · · Score: 2, Funny

    1. Upload the data.
    2. Train the model.
    3. Generate predictions.
    4. PROFIT!!!!

  3. Dear google.. by cntThnkofAname · · Score: 3, Funny

    Given my family history... is there a girl for me?

    1. Re:Dear google.. by 0100010001010011 · · Score: 3, Funny

      Every male in your family tree has had sex at least once, so the odds look good for you.

    2. Re:Dear google.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

  4. Re:Three simple steps? How about four. by dingen · · Score: 3, Funny

    Holy shit, you... you... you figured out step 3!!

    --
    Pretty good is actually pretty bad.
  5. Gambling API by psbrogna · · Score: 2, Funny

    I can't wait to take my Droid to Vegas once this launches!

  6. Hmm... I smell a internet-scale prank opportunity by pdxp · · Score: 2, Funny

    Google probably wants to use the data for their own analysis. So, I suggest all of Slashdot team together and forge a large volume of the most bullshit data that will convince Google that, without a doubt, they need to make every first search result named "Frosty P1ss!" linked to goatse in order to make their customers happy.