Microsoft Surface Gets Ultra Upgrade & Aira Build AI Returns

Discover how Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Ultra and Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip are set to revolutionise AI-powered computing, plus Ira’s Build AI programme returns with exciting opportunities for blind and low vision users to test real-world AI applications.

In this episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share a series of apologies, from mix-ups with listener audio to missed events, and give updates on upcoming content featuring Roger’s impressive Giga Ecovision glasses demo. They dive deep into the launch of the Surface Laptop Ultra unveiled at Computex, powered by Nvidia’s groundbreaking RTX Spark chip designed to handle AI workloads locally. The discussion explores how this could be the PC industry’s “M1 moment,” the implications for Windows on ARM, and what it means for assistive technology users.

Later, Aira’s Jenine Stanley and Alicia Omoigui join the conversation to detail the return of the Build AI programme and the Trusted Tester initiative. They explain how blind and low vision users can contribute to refining AI for everyday tasks while maintaining human-in-the-loop safety, and they share insight into how AI can complement, not replace, human visual interpreters.

Relevant Links
Trusted Tester Application: https://aira.io/ai/
Build Program FAQ: https://aira.io/build-ai-faq/
Build Program Terms Of Service: https://aira.io/tos-build-ai/