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Top Tech Tidbits Spotlight: Aira Announces New Access AI Feature
Released: 3/28/2024
Author: Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher, Top Tech Tidbits
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In a significant advancement for the assistive technology community Aira has unveiled a new feature called Access AI at the 2024 39th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. This innovative addition is set to revolutionize the experience for Aira's users, known as Explorers.
Aira, established in 2015, has been a consistent presence at CSUN, where they connect with Explorers and partners while showcasing their latest technologies. This year, they've outdone themselves with the introduction of Access AI. This feature represents a fusion of artificial intelligence with human touch, offering a unique layer of trust and reliability.
Explorers can now use Access AI to upload images from various sources — their photo gallery, mobile device, or computer — and receive detailed, AI-generated descriptions. What sets Access AI apart from other services emerging in this space is its follow-up mechanism, where Explorers can interact with the AI for further information and have the AI's responses validated by a professional visual interpreter for free.
This integration is a significant enhancement to the existing Aira app, which connects Explorers to visual interpreters via video calls. Access AI, offered without charge, complements the existing services, including daily five-minute calls and unlimited access offers through partnerships with prominent organizations like Target and Starbucks.
Designed with the input from over 30 Aira Explorers through the Aira AI Advisory Group, Access AI focuses on user-friendly interactions, extending beyond one-time descriptions. It's tailored to overcome AI limitations like inaccuracies or sensitivity issues, by incorporating the insights of visual interpreters for an added layer of verification.
The Access AI feature has received praise from the community for its empathetic, accurate, and stereotype-free responses. This technology underscores Aira's commitment to offering users a choice between AI efficiency and human connection, ensuring a liberating and responsive experience for all Explorers.
Aira is inviting Explorers to join the beta phase of Access AI, with a gradual rollout prioritizing long-term users. This is part of Aira's long-term commitment to evolve and enhance AI technologies in their offerings.
As a global leader in remote visual interpretation for the blind and low vision community, Aira's impact is profound, nearing ten million calls and widely recognized by top media outlets. Access AI is a testament to Aira's belief that access to information is a fundamental human right, furthering their mission to enhance independence and efficiency through innovative technology.
You can explore more about this announcement on the Aira blog and download the app in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
For further inquiries please contact Hannah Griffin at hannah.griffin@aira.io 📧️
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