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Microsoft Ability Summit 2025: Accessibility in the AI era
- The 15th annual Microsoft Ability Summit had over 20,000 attendees from 164 countries virtually, discussing AI and accessibility.
- Microsoft's commitment to accessibility spans over three decades, with new AI-powered functionalities.
- Accessibility is seen as a fundamental right, benefiting not only people with disabilities but also the broader technology user base.
- New products and features were announced at the 2025 Ability Summit, including the availability of Xbox Adaptive Joystick.
- Microsoft aims for accessible and sustainable packaging for all hardware products.
- Various advancements in accessibility technology were shared, such as Neural Voice integration and improved Sign Language View in Microsoft Teams.
- AI enhancements are coming to Narrator and Azure AI Foundry, improving image descriptions and reducing cognitive load.
- Accessibility Skilling program has trained over 5 million learners worldwide, focusing on AI and available for organizations.
- Significant improvements in speech recognition have been achieved, benefiting non-standard speech patterns.
- Microsoft's focus on accessibility has enabled impactful innovations and benefits for all users, reflecting in the workplace and society.
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