Google's Gemini technology aims to enhance the online experience for individuals with vision and hearing challenges by integrating advanced AI into Android and Chrome platforms.
TalkBack screen reader on Android now includes advanced features that allow users to interact more deeply with online content by understanding and responding to questions about images and screens.
Chrome is incorporating Optical Character Recognition for scanned PDF documents, enabling screen readers to interpret and read text within these documents effectively, broadening access to online information.
Gemini introduces 'Expressive Captions' on Android for users with hearing difficulties, utilizing AI to capture not only spoken words but also emotions and other sounds in audio, aiming for a more complete understanding of audio context.