Generative AI as Assistive Technology: Mapping the Landscape of Possibilities and Available Tools
Location
Online
Date & Time
Thursday 27 Nov 2025 12:30 - 13:30
Delivered by Dominik Lukes
Audience Exposure Level: Level 2 - Sometimes use AI
This quick guide surveys the evolving landscape of AI assistive technologies powered by large language models. The session will map out recent advances in multimodality, vision understanding, speech recognition, and language processing that are creating new possibilities for accessibility. It will outline current tools, applications, and use cases that support individuals with diverse needs across visual, cognitive, and social domains, providing a comprehensive overview of this rapidly developing space.
Key points covered
- What capabilities do current AI models offer for different accessibility needs?
- How are recent advances in multimodality changing the assistive technology landscape?
- Which emerging AI applications best address specific impairments and accessibility challenges?
- How can AI tools be effectively implemented to support reading, writing, and information processing?
- What considerations should guide the selection and use of AI assistive technologies?
