From The Inbox: Meta AI, Facebook Accessibility & Reaper Audio Editing

Today on the show, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the inbox to hear what you’ve been saying over the past month or so.

There’s much discussion around the access to Meta’s AI functionality around the world, with many listeners in the UK complaining about the lack of the ‘Look and Tell’ feature which allows a blind person to know what the item they are looking at is.

Also discussed is the benefits of Meta’s Ray Bans over specialist options such as Seleste glasses, with the guys raising concern over the future of such products. Plus Steven raises concerns over the accessibility of the Facebook web platform.

The discussion also touches on the human experience of disability, the importance of civil discourse, and the impact of technology on social interactions, including the use of AI tools like Copilot and the enjoyment of board games as a means of connection.

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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
02:48 Listener Engagement and Holiday Greetings
06:11 Reflections on Braille and Accessibility
09:00 Meta Ray-Bans: User Experiences and Challenges
11:53 The Future of Seleste Glasses and Market Dynamics
14:47 Mainstream vs. Specialist Technology for the Visually Impaired
18:04 Navigating Accessibility in Social Media Platforms
27:58 Navigating Social Media with Screen Readers
29:54 The Reality of Social Media Platforms
32:50 Debating the Value of Online Communities
36:07 The Human Experience of Disability
39:55 Exploring AI and Accessibility in Technology
51:58 Board Games and Social Interaction

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