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This week's episode of the podcast DoubleTap with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece covered a wide range of topics, starting with a discussion on Artificial Intelligence in screen reading technology, specifically JAWS' PictureSmart AI. This new feature offers users detailed descriptions of images using two different AI models. The hosts spoke to Ryan Jones, Vice President of Software and Product Development at Vispero, about why they chose to provide users with multiple responses. The episode also delved into Glidance, a new type of mobility aid that uses navigational robotics and AI to guide users along their route. The CEO, Amos Miller, described the device as the world's first self-guided walking companion and compared the experience to that of working with a dog. Additionally, the hosts shared a sneak peek of an interview with Samuel Green from Zoom, who discussed the challenges of incorporating new accessibility features into the company's new range of recorders. In the realm of social media, the episode covered the U.S. House of Representatives' approval of a bill that could lead to the prohibition of TikTok in the United States. The bill mandates that ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, divest its majority share within six months or face a ban in the U.S. The episode also featured an interview with Jeff Hara, a former employee of X, who spoke about his experience during the takeover by Elon Musk and his subsequent decision to leave the company. Finally, the hosts discussed AMI's proposal to the CRTC to adjust the wholesale rates charged to broadcasting distribution undertakings for carrying AMI-tv and AMI-tele in order to enhance service offerings across the network, and called for public support in the form of letters to be submitted to the CRTC. Overall, the episode highlighted various technological advancements and challenges in the field of accessibility, social media, and media regulation, providing a diverse and informative discussion for listeners.

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March 15, 2024

“Advancements and Challenges in Accessibility, Social Media, and Media Regulation: A DoubleTap Podcast Recap”

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