SIGMM Records
VQEG Column: Finalization of Recommendation Series P.1204, a Multi-Model Video Quality Evaluation Standard – The New Standards P.1204.1 and P.1204.2
Abstract This column introduces the now completed ITU-T P.1204 video quality model standards for assessing sequences up to UHD/4K resolution. Initially developed over two years by ITU-T Study Group 12 (Question Q14/12) and VQEG, the work used a large dataset of 26 subjective tests (13 for training, 13 for validation), … Read more
Rethinking QoE in the Age of AI: From Algorithms to Experience-Based Evaluation
AI evaluation is undergoing a paradigm shift from focusing solely on algorithmic accuracy of AI models to emphasizing experience-based assessment of human interactions with AI systems. Under frameworks like the EU AI Act, evaluation now considers intended purpose, risk, transparency, human oversight, and real-world robustness alongside accuracy. Quality of Experience … Read more
MPEG Column: 152nd MPEG Meeting
The 152nd MPEG meeting took place in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 7 to October 11, 2025. The official MPEG press release can be found here. This column highlights key points from the meeting, amended with research aspects relevant to the ACM SIGMM community: MPEG Systems received an Emmy® Award for … Read more
