Скачать или смотреть Google Gemini Enables Image Descriptions In TalkBack

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome Lisie Lillianfeld, a product manager at Google, to discuss the integration of Google Gemini with TalkBack, enabling advanced image descriptions for Android users. This groundbreaking feature allows blind and low-vision individuals to receive detailed descriptions of images directly through TalkBack.

Lisie explains that the functionality leverages Gemini’s generative AI, offering both on-device and server-side processing. While on-device processing is available only on newer Pixel devices due to hardware requirements, server-side processing ensures accessibility for a broader range of devices. Server-side processing is not only faster but also maintains user privacy by immediately deleting images post-processing.

The discussion explores the ethical considerations and technical challenges of providing image descriptions. Google has prioritized the ability to describe people in images within TalkBack, a feature not available in the standalone Gemini app. This decision underscores the company’s commitment to tailoring AI capabilities to the unique needs of blind and low-vision users. Lisie also highlights the importance of user feedback and invites listeners to join Google’s accessibility tester program.

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