Uses of Computer Vision Technology in Supporting Occupational Safety for Field Journalists in Egyptian Journalism "A Future Study"

Document Type : Original Article

Abstract

This study aims to explore the potential of using computer vision in the field of journalism, to preserve the lives of field journalists or correspondents and ensure their professional safety while performing their duties—whether in the field, during war coverage, revolutions, protests, or when covering seminars and conferences. The study falls under both descriptive and future studies.
 The study population consists of specialists in programming, computing, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. The study adopted the media survey method, and the researcher used the in-depth interview as a data collection tool. It also relied on the Theory of Technological Innovation or the Diffusion of Innovations, the Theory of Technological Determinism, and the Technology Acceptance Model.
Among the key findings of the study: computer vision can enhance news gathering and improve its quality. Furthermore, computer vision technology can help protect journalists while performing their duties, as the technology can potentially predict individuals' behavior—especially if that behavior is abnormal.

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