Welcome to a special episode of AppleVis Extra, where host Dave Nason is
joined by Hans Wiberg, founder of Be My Eyes, and the new CEO of Be My Eyes,
Mike Buckley, to discuss the recent announcement of Be My Eyes' new Virtual
Volunteer feature powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 model.
Be My Eyes, a revolutionary app for the blind and low-vision community, has
been connecting users with volunteers for assistance with everyday tasks
since 2012. With the introduction of the Virtual Volunteer, powered by the
advanced visual recognition capabilities of GPT-4, the app is set to take
its power and value to new heights.
Hans and Mike share their excitement about the performance of GPT-4, stating
that in the short time they've had access, it has shown unparalleled
capabilities in image-to-text object recognition. The implications for
global accessibility are profound, as this new feature has the potential to
offer a greater degree of independence in the lives of blind and low-vision
individuals.
The Virtual Volunteer stands out from other image recognition tools due to
its ability to have conversations and offer comprehensive assistance with
context and analysis. Users can send images of various tasks, such as
identifying the contents of their fridge or reading a map, and the Virtual
Volunteer not only identifies the objects but also provides additional
information and suggestions, such as recipes that can be prepared with the
ingredients.
The Virtual Volunteer tool is currently in beta and is anticipated to be
available to users in Q3 2023 and will be free for all blind and low-vision
community members using the Be My Eyes app. Don't forget to register in the
Be My Eyes app to be placed on the waiting list for access to the Virtual
Volunteer.
Podcast File at:
https://applevis.com/podcasts/applevis-extra-93-be-my-eyes-revolutionary-vir
tual-volunteer-featuring-hans-wiberg-mike
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