Ministry of Environment Introduces AI-Powered Word Cloud and Real-time Subtitle System for Environmental Impact Assessment Live Broadcasts
The Ministry of Environment has enhanced its environmental impact assessment (EIA) live broadcast system by adding two new AI-powered features: a word cloud and real-time subtitles. These features aim to visualize discussion points and convert spoken words into text, improving information accessibility. The word cloud is currently in testing and is expected to be fully launched by mid-May.
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Taipei, April 13 (CNA) The Ministry of Environment has further refined its environmental impact assessment (EIA) live broadcast system by adding two major new functions this week: a word cloud and AI real-time subtitles. One purpose is to present the focus of meeting discussions, and the other is to convert speeches into subtitles using AI technology, achieving information accessibility.
The Ministry of Environment is strengthening digital governance and refining the EIA live broadcast system, hoping that by introducing AI, the public can more immediately see the responses and explanations from development units, and EIA committee members can more easily grasp public suggestions.
Xu Shuzhi, Director of the Department of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment, told CNA reporters that the official page of the Ministry of Environment's EIA live broadcast has been revamped this week, adding two major systems: one is the word cloud, and the other is real-time subtitles. The goal is to use AI to help online viewers and EIA committee members understand the key points being discussed. These features will be activated starting from tomorrow's EIA live broadcast.
A word cloud is a tool that visualizes text data. The more frequently or importantly keywords appear in an article or conversation, the larger the font will be, and the color may also be more prominent, allowing readers to quickly grasp the core, topic popularity, or analytical focus.
Regarding the word cloud, Xu Shuzhi stated that it is still in the testing phase. The main purpose is to allow the public to know the key points of the current discussion at the first time without having to listen carefully. The word cloud will also scroll and display with the content of the discussion. If detailed content is desired, it can be accessed through AI real-time subtitles.
In addition, Xu Shuzhi pointed out that the current plan is for the word cloud to present the key discussion points of the meeting to the EIA committee members before entering closed-door meetings, to confirm one by one whether all parties' speeches and public concerns that day have been fully discussed. However, this part involves the arrangement of human operational processes and is expected to be launched as early as mid-May.
Xu Shuzhi said that in the past, some members of the public suggested adding sign language to the EIA live broadcast. However, the cost of sign language translation is too high, so AI technology was used instead to convert speeches into text narration, achieving information accessibility. This system has been built and will be permanently displayed on the website. (Editor: Guan Zhongwei) 1150413
The Ministry of Environment is strengthening digital governance and refining the EIA live broadcast system, hoping that by introducing AI, the public can more immediately see the responses and explanations from development units, and EIA committee members can more easily grasp public suggestions.
Xu Shuzhi, Director of the Department of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment, told CNA reporters that the official page of the Ministry of Environment's EIA live broadcast has been revamped this week, adding two major systems: one is the word cloud, and the other is real-time subtitles. The goal is to use AI to help online viewers and EIA committee members understand the key points being discussed. These features will be activated starting from tomorrow's EIA live broadcast.
A word cloud is a tool that visualizes text data. The more frequently or importantly keywords appear in an article or conversation, the larger the font will be, and the color may also be more prominent, allowing readers to quickly grasp the core, topic popularity, or analytical focus.
Regarding the word cloud, Xu Shuzhi stated that it is still in the testing phase. The main purpose is to allow the public to know the key points of the current discussion at the first time without having to listen carefully. The word cloud will also scroll and display with the content of the discussion. If detailed content is desired, it can be accessed through AI real-time subtitles.
In addition, Xu Shuzhi pointed out that the current plan is for the word cloud to present the key discussion points of the meeting to the EIA committee members before entering closed-door meetings, to confirm one by one whether all parties' speeches and public concerns that day have been fully discussed. However, this part involves the arrangement of human operational processes and is expected to be launched as early as mid-May.
Xu Shuzhi said that in the past, some members of the public suggested adding sign language to the EIA live broadcast. However, the cost of sign language translation is too high, so AI technology was used instead to convert speeches into text narration, achieving information accessibility. This system has been built and will be permanently displayed on the website. (Editor: Guan Zhongwei) 1150413
FAQ
What new features has the Ministry of Environment introduced?
The Ministry of Environment has introduced two new AI-powered features: "Word Cloud" and "Real-time Subtitles."
What is the purpose of these new features?
The purpose is to visualize discussion points and convert spoken words into real-time subtitles, thereby improving information accessibility.