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CNNplusplus
is a tactical media project presenting a technologically altered newscast
through subtle, automated media juxtaposition and replacement. The
newscaster stays solidly positioned in the right corner of the screen
as always, while the News Enhancement Program selectively replaces
the other two regions of the screen. Viewer-modified headlines take
the place of the weather, sports and stock “ticker,” while
the image in the upper left is replaced with the results of a keyword
triggered Google Image Search. CNNplusplus tracks the frequency
of words used by the newscaster and lists the current top 100 words.
Viewers can input an associated keyword to be used in an automatic
Google Image Search when any of the top 100 words is spoken. The resulting
image is immediately placed beside the (speaking) news anchor. Popular
keywords such as “freedom” trigger real-time image searches
to related concepts such as “colonial rule,” “occupation,”
or “ice cream cone.” Preserving the appearance and sound
of a normal broadcast CNNplusplus surriptitously entertains and educates
its viewers. Viewers can customize the news by submitting their own
headlines and keywords at CNNplusplus.com.
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