US congressmen have introduced a bill updating the technical accessibility requirements for AI-assisted streaming and video conferencing. Writes about it Gizmodo.
The Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act provides for amendments to key parts of existing federal regulations. Proposals include improving and expanding standards for closed captioning and audio description for online streaming platforms.
According to Senator Edward Markey, the bill would empower the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to “ensure that accessibility rules keep pace with emerging technologies, including AI and AR/VR platforms.”
“As technology has advanced rapidly over the past two decades, much of our economy and daily life has moved online. Unfortunately, accessibility standards have remained largely the same, leaving people with disabilities behind,” said Rep. Anna Eshu.
In 2021, more than two-thirds of visually impaired people reported problems with the technology they need to work, she said. About 70% of hearing-impaired students reported similar problems in the educational environment, Eshu added.
The authors of the current law welcomed the update of the document. Technology has come a long way since its adoption, they say.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenvorsel also approved the bill:
“We need to keep up with new technologies. This law will help ensure that people with disabilities have full access to the communications products and services they need to participate equally in today’s world.”
The bill was supported by the Association of the Blind Veterans, the Communications Service for the Deaf, the National Federation of the Blind, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the American Foundation for the Blind, and the United Spine Association.
Recall that in January, Google added automatic translation of subtitles to the video conferencing service Meet.
In May, Apple introduced Live Captions for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The feature generates real-time subtitles in streaming services, FaceTime and other online conferencing applications.
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US congressmen have introduced a bill updating the technical accessibility requirements for AI-assisted streaming and video conferencing. Writes about it Gizmodo.
The Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act provides for amendments to key parts of existing federal regulations. Proposals include improving and expanding standards for closed captioning and audio description for online streaming platforms.
According to Senator Edward Markey, the bill would empower the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to “ensure that accessibility rules keep pace with emerging technologies, including AI and AR/VR platforms.”
“As technology has advanced rapidly over the past two decades, much of our economy and daily life has moved online. Unfortunately, accessibility standards have remained largely the same, leaving people with disabilities behind,” said Rep. Anna Eshu.
In 2021, more than two-thirds of visually impaired people reported problems with the technology they need to work, she said. About 70% of hearing-impaired students reported similar problems in the educational environment, Eshu added.
The authors of the current law welcomed the update of the document. Technology has come a long way since its adoption, they say.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenvorsel also approved the bill:
“We need to keep up with new technologies. This law will help ensure that people with disabilities have full access to the communications products and services they need to participate equally in today’s world.”
The bill was supported by the Association of the Blind Veterans, the Communications Service for the Deaf, the National Federation of the Blind, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, the American Foundation for the Blind, and the United Spine Association.
Recall that in January, Google added automatic translation of subtitles to the video conferencing service Meet.
In May, Apple introduced Live Captions for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The feature generates real-time subtitles in streaming services, FaceTime and other online conferencing applications.
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