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Blind developer: AI exacerbates accessibility barriers, doesn't remove them

A blind developer argues that the AI industry has exacerbated accessibility issues, rather than solving them. Despite eight years of focus on accessibility, the rapid scaling of AI is creating new barriers and reinforcing existing ones. The developer suggests that the industry has historically priced out individuals with disabilities, a trend that AI is now accelerating. AI

IMPACT AI's rapid scaling may be creating new barriers for people with disabilities, contrary to expectations of improved accessibility.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a developer about the impact of AI on accessibility.

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Blind developer: AI exacerbates accessibility barriers, doesn't remove them

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    Eight years in accessibility, and this blind developer says AI is making things worse. The industry already priced out the people who need it most, and now AI i

    Eight years in accessibility, and this blind developer says AI is making things worse. The industry already priced out the people who need it most, and now AI is scaling those same barriers faster, not removing them. Worth reading if you're building anything in this space. # acce…