The second annual Sight Tech Global happens this week, on December 1-2, and this free, virtual event is incredibly packed with insights about how rapid advances in technology are fostering an accessibility revolution for people who are blind or have low vision. Register today.
All the sessions have been pre-recorded, and I can tell you first-hand that the panels and fireside chats are really remarkable, whether or not tech accessibility is your area. Join our host Will Butler, VP of Be My Eyes, for two incredibly thought-provoking mornings on Dec. 1-2 starting at 8 a.m. PT. Here’s the agenda and my quick take on the 10 sessions:
Apple: A top Apple researcher explains how the cascade of ML/ AI features (image description, gesture control, scene description) fit together in a customizable accessibility “stack.”
Amazon Alexa: Alexa’s top AI thinker discusses how Amazon is becoming a more conversational and helpful assistant that talks less and does more.
Microsoft Seeing AI: The co-founder explains his vision for how to augment navigation for the blind with customizable audio AR.
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