In this episode, Shaun discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential benefits for blind or visually impaired individuals. Showcasing the “Pi” AI service as a voice assistant that can answer questions, create emails, offer recommendations and much more.

• Highlights
  Show Open (00:00)
• Artificial Intelligence for the Blind & Partially Sighted (00:20)
• Using “Pi” as AI Voice Assistant (02:16)
• 2 Ways to Use Pi (03:50)
• Using “Talk with Pi” (04:25)
• Pi Helps Draft a Letter (6:10)
• Pi Gives Keyboard Recommendations (07:30)
• Using Pi to Inquire About Screen Reader Updates & Features (08:25)
• Summary & Caveats (10:29)

Website: http://www.Pi.AI

About Shaun of the Shed

Shaun of the Shed gives those new to the world of technology a helping hand with everything from using a screen reader or smart speakers to unboxing and starting up a new computer.

Host Shaun Preece is an audio producer from Manchester who has a real passion for technology. Despite being born with a visual impairment, Shaun's sight has worsened over the years and as such he has depended more on assistive technology.

You can also hear Shaun on AMI's Double Tap podcast, airing weekly at noon Eastern on AMI-audio or download it from your favourite podcast platform.

About AMI

AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.

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