As watermelon season kicks off, consumers once again face the age-old challenge of selecting the ripest and juiciest fruit.
A growing trend on social media, meanwhile, suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) can help solve the summer dilemma of selecting the sweetest watermelon by analyzing images to identify the best fruit.
To test the claim, a photo was taken of a watermelon bin at a local store, with each melon numbered from 1 to 11.
The image was then processed through an AI tool with the prompt: “Which one looks the juiciest?”
The AI chose watermelon number 5 as the most promising based on its visual features.
After purchasing the selected melon and cutting it open, the result matched the AI’s prediction— it was notably juicy. However, other melons from the same batch yielded mixed results.
Despite the success, experts remain cautious about fully relying on AI for fruit selection.
One AI system acknowledged its limitations, noting that judging a watermelon’s sweetness typically requires physical cues such as weight, tapping sounds, and appearance—factors that images alone cannot accurately assess.
On the other hand, as the summer heat intensifies, watermelon emerges not just as a refreshing seasonal treat, but as a powerful source of hydration and nutrition, offering a range of science-backed health benefits when included in your summer diet.
