[Massachusetts-NFB] From the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind: Zoom Workshop on A.I. Technology: Thursday, January 23, 2:00 PM Eastern Time

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FREE ZOOM WORKSHOP ON A.I TECHNOLOGY
 
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025
2PM to 330PM (EST)  
 
Join Jason Goldfield, Assistive Technology expert and teacher at Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, for a wonderful discussion on A.I. and its transformative potential to individuals who are visually impaired, exploring the ways it can be leveraged to enhance independence, accessibility, and quality of life for the blind community. The session will focus on practical applications, accessibility tools, and the future of A.I. as a force for good in everyday life.
 
KEY TOPICS:
·  Understanding AI: What is AI, and how does it work?
·  Smart devices and apps that help navigate the world: GPS apps, object recognition, and smart glasses.
·  Voice-controlled AI assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant) and their uses for the blind community.
·  How AI aids in independent mobility, from smart canes to navigation systems.
·  Integration of AI in wearable devices to enhance spatial awareness.
·  Addressing the potential challenges and ethical concerns surrounding AI, such as bias and privacy.
·  The future of AI: what advancements are on the horizon, and how they can change the lives of people with disabilities.
 
JOIN US ON ZOOM:
Meeting ID: 835 8160 5488
Passcode: 182630
BY PHONE:
1-312-626-6799      
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FOR INFO on the workshop, FOCB’s FREE CLASSES, TRAINING & MORE, contact us: 561-642-0005, Info_FOCB at bellsouth.net <mailto:Info_FOCB at bellsouth.net>
 
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Address: 2315 South Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33406.
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