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Re:AmazonBasics Microwave: Accessible for People with Visual... by dubcanada on Sunday July 16, 2023 @06:29AM (#36745371)
This is a fantastic article, I never thought about a lot of this stuff, like describing how a package opens (what to expect first, what this styrofoam is for and what that is for).

I wonder how the additional AI aspect will help, being able to upload a photo and ask AI what is in that photo in detail. Something like describe how to get the #2 button in this photo. Or in real time video.

Also makes me wonder if FaceTiming AI which actively analysis the video could be a thing…

I’m not much for thinking that extra tactile buttons means more accessible. I do think that Alexa would be 100% easier assuming it works fairly well. Which may or may not be true.

Re:AmazonBasics Microwave: Accessible for People with Visual... by ahmadalli on Sunday July 16, 2023 @06:40AM (#36745428)
BeMyEyes was working on an AI feature like this https://openai.com/customer-stories/be-my-eyes
Re:AmazonBasics Microwave: Accessible for People with Visual... by 1f60c on Sunday July 16, 2023 @06:49AM (#36745484)
Apple recently previewed a feature called "Point and Speak" that does exactly this. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-previews-live-s...