How IBM is using its Watson AI platform to automatically generate Masters highlight reels
IBM is using new technology to help speed up the highlight reel production process at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. The company, which has provided technology support at the Masters for more than two decades, this year is testing a new platform that utilizes video, audio, and text cognitive recognition software — part of its IBM Watson platform — to extract exciting moments from live video streams. It uses computer vision algorithms to analyze the video content and understand what’s going on — for example, a player pumping his fist — while also converting the audio from commentators to text in… Read More