Vancouver researchers use A.I. to preserve emotional impact of blurred faces in news footage The Star

DiPaola, along with Owen and founding team member Kate Hennessy (an associate professor specializing in media at SFU's School of Interactive Arts and Technology) presented their progress to journalists and technology professionals last week at a pair of conferences in New York City. One of the applications the group is most excited about is its use in virtual reality (VR) and 360 degree storytelling. In recent years, the use of VR to create immersive storytelling environments has become increasingly common amongst news organizations worldwide. The Guardian, Al Jazeera, the BBC and The New York Times are just some of the news organizations that have adopted 360 degree video technologies as part of their repertoire. The Star, for instance, used 360-degree video to offer viewers a panoramic experience of the 2016 Toronto Pride Parade.