DESCRIPTION
How do we ensure that the next generation of AI systems truly works for blind and low-vision people? The answer is in the design, and for that, you need the right data. The vast majority of AI models are trained on datasets that underrepresent or incorrectly categorize disability, creating a "disability data desert" that limits accuracy by up to 30% for disability-related objects. Without blindness-relevant data, AI models may confidently describe obstacles that are not there, unreadable signage, or mislabeled medication. Discover how Be My Eyes' transparent, privacy-first data collection is revolutionizing AI's ability to understand the lived experience of blind and low-vision users.
Speakers
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Moderator: Karae Lisle,
Chief Executive Officer, Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Mike Buckley,
Chairman and CEO, Be My Eyes
