Computer Mistakes Make for Viral Laughs
Jacqueline Parrish — October 20, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: deafness.about & buzzfeed
The job of the news media is to tell the world about what is going on through the use of interviews, captions and teleprompters, but (as these television caption fails prove) human error is unavoidable.
These television caption fails include posting a picture of a rodent instead of an escaped fugitive, mocking a reporter through captions and showing a picture of Osama Bin Laden with the caption “Where is Obama” plastered across the screen by accident.
These television caption fails include posting a picture of a rodent instead of an escaped fugitive, mocking a reporter through captions and showing a picture of Osama Bin Laden with the caption “Where is Obama” plastered across the screen by accident.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Captioning - There is an opportunity for automation in captioning technology to reduce human error in delivering accurate news and information.
2. Real-time Captioning Monitoring - Developing technology to monitor and flag inaccurate or inappropriate captions in real-time can improve the overall accuracy and quality of televised content.
3. Machine Learning for Captioning - Applying machine learning techniques to captioning technology can improve accuracy and reduce the likelihood of errors.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Broadcasting - The media and broadcasting industry can benefit from investing in technology that reduces error and improves accuracy in delivering information to audiences.
2. Captioning and Subtitling Services - Captioning and subtitling services can develop and incorporate software that utilizes automation and machine learning techniques to improve the quality and accuracy of their services.
3. Artificial Intelligence in Entertainment - The entertainment industry can integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning in captioning technology to improve accuracy and the overall viewing experience for audiences.
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