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Microsoft’s AI narration app expands to Android for blind users

Gizmodo · 1y

Microsoft has expanded its Seeing AI app to Android devices, providing narration and accessibility to millions of blind and low-vision users. The app, already available on iOS since 2017, utilizes generative AI to describe the world to users and perform tasks such as currency identification, barcode scanning, and facial recognition. The Android version will include updates such as summarizing articles and asking detailed questions about surroundings. With 3 billion Android users worldwide, the expansion of the app aims to increase accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities.