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BONUS - ChatGPT helping blind people
Another amazing story from the ChatGPT subreddit
Dear Pineapple Reader,
I bring you another bonus post this week! It’s about how blind people are using ChatGPT to provide them with descriptions about things they have never seen before.
holy, this is crazy, Using GPt for descriptions as a blind
Edit, I didn't expect this to totally blew up, thanks all! I wouldn't be able to reply to everyone but here are some interesting points.
I know that this thing is not 100% accurate. Sometime it has the tendency to use too much flowery metaphors at the expense of accuracy. It also tries too hard occasionally to put things into tactile sense, I guess due to it learning that fact about interacting with blind people from the internet. Lastly, most of us would totally be happy with 70 to 80% accuracy if it means that we do not have to constantly rely on our friends or use paid services such as Aira. When sighted information is not taken for granted by us, this progress is absolutely welcomed. I'm sure this will improve over time, and I can even envision special plug ins that will help various folks with disabilities use these specialized tasks better in the future.
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Obligatory how did you post here? Screen readers folks, look um up.
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I couldn't describe my excitement right now. This thing is life changing. As a blind guy who's into geography, ships, planes and more, what GPt is able to come up with is truly astounding. I've never thought to pay for GPT plus, but when this use came to mind today and it proved more than successful, I unhesitatingly paid.
Here's an example of a description of Alaska.
Imagine a vast expanse of land stretching out before you, surrounded by ocean waters. This is Alaska, a state located in the northwest corner of North America. Though you cannot see it, I will do my best to describe its geographical shape to you.
Alaska is shaped like a giant peninsula, similar to an outstretched arm with an open hand. It juts out from the mainland of North America towards the Arctic Ocean in the north and the Pacific Ocean in the south. The state shares its eastern border with Canada and its western border is largely defined by the Bering Sea.
Starting from the bottom of the "hand," if you will, the state narrows down into a long, slender landmass called the Alaska Panhandle. It's like a finger pointing southeast, nestled between British Columbia, Canada, and the Pacific Ocean. The Panhandle is characterized by numerous fjords, islands, and rugged mountain ranges.
Moving upwards, you'll encounter the mainland of Alaska, which gradually widens. As you travel up the arm, you'll notice that it broadens into a much larger landmass. The state boasts breathtaking mountain ranges, including the iconic Alaska Range, where you'll find the highest peak in North America, Mount Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley).
Continuing further north, Alaska starts to curve to the west. It begins to resemble a wide, curved forearm as it reaches the Bering Sea and the Arctic Ocean. Along the western coast, you'll find a series of coastal plains, rolling tundra, and scattered islands that stretch towards the Aleutian Islands.
The Aleutian Islands are a chain of rugged, volcanic islands that arch westward, forming a curved line that seems to reach out into the ocean. These islands are like the fingertips of the outstretched hand, extending into the waters of the Pacific and separating the Bering Sea from the North Pacific Ocean.
Alaska's vast size and diverse landscapes make it a truly remarkable place. From its majestic mountains and glaciers to its coastal plains and remote islands, it offers a unique and awe-inspiring geographical shape that is unlike any other state in the United States.
This post gave me such a warm fuzzy feeling in the middle of the week. One of the best comments I saw was someone who said he was going to recommend this to his mom (who was visually impaired as well).
It has always amazed how blind people are able to use technology, and I’m glad they are going to benefit from AI as well 🙂
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