Chris C
Thomas Domville, from AppleVis, did a really good podcast showing the capability of the new upcoming virtual volunteer in the Be My Eyes app. Highly recommend giving it a listen. Just shows the power of AI and how it can change the life of someone that is blind. https://www.applevis.com/podcasts/introducing-be-my-eyes-virtual-volunteer-demonstration-some-game-changing-real-world-use. #AppleVis #Podcast #BeMyEyes #AI #Blind
Introducing Be My Eyes' Virtual Volunteer: A Demonstration of Some Game Changing Real-World Use Cases | AppleVis

In this episode of our podcast, Thomas Domville demonstrates the power of the Virtual Volunteer feature, set to come to the Be My Eyes app in late Q3 2023. Currently in beta testing, this feature, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 model, has the potential to be a game changer for people with visual impairments. It offers a virtual sighted assistant that can generate context and understanding for images, allowing for a greater degree of independence in everyday tasks.

May 20, 2023 at 8:56pmWeb
Show threadChris CMay 21, 2023
@Thomas_domville I took the podcast and ran it through the Aiko app and had it transcribed into text. Would you like a copy? I have it in Dropbox.
Show threadTanya HarrisonMay 20, 2023
@ChrisChaffin @Thomas_domville The way you were moved as it described your baseball cards and Disney photos brought some happy tears to my eyes.
Show threadDoug LawlorMay 20, 2023
@ChrisChaffin @brianhartgen Any idea when they are going to release this?
Show threadBrian HartgenMay 20, 2023
@douglawlor I've no idea, but I would imagine it will be some time yet. From what I can gather they are only letting a few testers into the program at a time, but I'm definitely interested when it does come along.
Show threadDoug LawlorMay 21, 2023
@ChrisChaffin @brianhartgen Im just going through the podcast now. It looks like Q3 of 2023.
Show threadChris CMay 21, 2023
@douglawlor @brianhartgen That is their hopes, but they will not commit to any actual date. Its basically whenever they feel it works good enough to release to the public. The CEO did an interview on the latest Main Menu podcast. Here is the link. https://www.acbmedia.org/2023/05/17/20230517-main-menu-live-be-my-eyes-and-web-accessibility-the-iac-way/. #AI #ChatGPT #podcast #BeMyEyes #MainMenu #Blind
20230517 – Main Menu Live – Be My Eyes and Web Accessibility the IAC way.

In the first hour we bring on Mike from Be My Eyes. We hear from him all about the latest innovation happening with AI and accessibility as we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day this week…

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Show threadJack ContiMay 23, 2023
@ChrisChaffin @Thomas_domville I just listened to your latest podcast this morning and I’m just very curious which male voice are you using?
Show threadAnonyMouseMay 23, 2023
@jackconti @ChrisChaffin Sure, I am using English (US) Tom Enhanced in that particular podcast.
Show threadJack ContiMay 23, 2023
@Thomas_domville @ChrisChaffin You are the best, Thomas
Show threadAnonyMouseMay 23, 2023
@jackconti @ChrisChaffin Thank you that was really nice to hear. I'm glad that people enjoy and learn from my podcast. :)
Show threadAudiogamerJul 23, 2023
Well, I completely understand that developing software like this takes time, I have been on the list to be part of the #DATA program for the virtual volunteer since the beginning, I’m becoming a little frustrated at the weight.