Breakdown the Barriers: How AI is Revolutionizing Global Connectivity

Key Points:

• Microsoft’s Ability Summit 2025 is a free digital event focused on the latest in AI and accessibility
• Azure AI Foundry is a platform that embeds accessibility into the AI development lifecycle, making it easier to build accessible experiences for everyone
• Azure AI is cutting digital curbs by improving speech recognition, making mental health support more accessible, and building a more inclusive digital world

As I pushed my stroller through my neighborhood, I realized how much I had taken for granted – the sidewalks, intersections, and pathways that were designed for everyone. I started to think about my elderly grandmother, who needed a walker, and my parents, who wouldn’t always be as mobile as they are today. This experience made me realize the importance of infrastructure for mobility and accessibility.

Similarly, in the digital world, there are many curbs that need to be cut. Websites that don’t work with screen readers, captions that lag behind real-time speech, and AI models that fail to understand diverse voices create real limitations for millions of people.

This is where Azure AI Foundry comes in – a platform that embeds accessibility into the AI development lifecycle. By integrating this technology with Azure AI Speech, Azure OpenAI Service, and Responsible AI (RAI), organizations can cut digital curbs and build a more inclusive digital world.

Let’s take a look at some real-world examples:

• Kenya Red Cross used Azure AI-powered chatbots to provide mental health support to those in need. The chatbot, Chat Care, offers guidance, emotional support, and referrals in English and Swahili, and is accessible 24/7.
• Microsoft partnered with the University of Illinois to improve AI speech recognition for non-standard speech, ensuring that people with conditions like cerebral palsy or ALS can interact with AI-powered experiences.
• Azure AI Foundry was used to make the platform more accessible, with features like grouping notifications and deployment errors to reduce cognitive overload, and enhancing keyboard navigation for those who rely on shortcuts.

These are just a few examples of how Azure AI is cutting digital curbs and building a more accessible world. Join us at the Microsoft Ability Summit 2025 to learn more about how AI can enhance accessibility in your products and services. The future isn’t just about removing barriers – it’s about building a world where everyone moves forward together.

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