How AI Could Revolutionize Accessibility

Date & Time

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 11:20 AM PDT  

Location

Elite 1-3  

Description

We will explore how generative AI – the underlying technology behind ChatGPT and Midjourney – has changed what is possible with assistive tech. We’ll explore what new capabilities have unlocked for accessibility and the barriers they break down. For example, while AI has historically been incapable of writing quality alternative text, generative AI demonstrated by “Be My Eyes” allows for new experiences better than traditional alt text. Users can now ask about images, like “What is the woman wearing?” or “What is the date range on this chart?” We’ll conclude by exploring what these paradigm shifts mean for accessibility and how professionals can embrace AI today for positive change.  

Audience

• Higher Education
• Government
• Healthcare & Rehabilitation
• Finance & Banking
• Research & Development

Audience Level

Intermediate  

Session Summary (Abstract)

Generative AIs – like ChatGPT and Midjourney – have revolutionized what we could even dream a computer could do. Explore how this technology could transform everything we take for granted about accessibility.  

Primary Topic

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)  

Secondary Topics

• Digital Accessibility
• Emerging Technologies

 

Session Type

Exhibitor Track  

Presenter

• Oliver Emberton
  Silktide

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