Be My Eyes Updates & The Pace Of AI Development

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the latest in accessible tech with a special focus on AI developments for the blind and partially sighted community, bringing in Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes, who shares big updates about GPT-4O and a new Windows app designed to enhance accessibility. Mike explains how GPT-4O, a multimodal AI, can describe visual environments in real-time, potentially revolutionizing independence for users. They even play a clip demonstrating this technology in action, describing London's landmarks to a person through AI. Additionally, they discuss the new Windows app by Be My Eyes, designed to describe on-screen content and assist with tasks like video calls, enhancing workplace accessibility. The episode wraps up with listener Negative Julian's interaction on the pace of AI development and its implications for the blind and partially sighted community, leaving listeners with much to anticipate in tech advancements. Keep in touch by emailing us [email protected] or call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also find us on social media. Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website --- Follow on: YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtube X (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/x Instagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagram TikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktok Threads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threads Facebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/apple Spotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotify RSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcast iHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart   About Double Tap Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.   "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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