- Sign Language
I just realized that some broadcasts have always included sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired, right? But up until now, that was done manually by a person for every broadcast. Now, AI can automatically interpret sound into sign language, meaning this feature won't just be limited to specific shows—it can be applied to all broadcasts.
What's groundbreaking about this is that previously, they had to hire sign language interpreters and fit them into a corner of the screen, which involved a lot of steps. Since AI can just listen to the audio and interpret it into sign language, the complex procedures are streamlined. This could significantly boost viewership, creating a win-win for both broadcasters and the hearing impaired. I also think that if platforms like YouTube add a dedicated sign language feature, it will greatly improve people's quality of life.
- Guiding the Visually Impaired
Currently, when visually impaired people walk around, they rely on guide dogs, human assistants, or painstakingly following the tactile paving. But honestly, it's almost impossible for them to move independently because the tactile paving isn't always perfectly laid out, and guide dogs or assistants are ongoing expenses.
However, as AI advances, they could connect it to sunglasses and earphones. If the AI detects a dangerous object within their field of view, it can alert them via audio through the earphones, allowing them to avoid it. This would make it much easier for visually impaired individuals to walk around on their own.
- Conclusion
I never really thought about this stuff before, but it just hit me while I was zoning out watching YouTube and a drama with sign language popped up. I thought, 'Wait, as AI gets better, it could handle things like sign language interpretation.' Then I wondered, 'Why aren't broadcasters using AI to provide sign language interpretation programs like this yet?' That's what I was thinking.
Shouldn't this actually be worth making? Honestly, adding just that one feature using AI shouldn't be a huge expense, so why doesn't a program like that exist yet? I think it would be really great. Frankly, I feel like people with hearing impairments have had a lot of trouble watching broadcasts, and I think it's something worth building to allow visually impaired people to use similar integration when walking down the street, but why have I never seen a similar case for this?
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