New Chrome AI feature describes online images to those with low vision

Chrome has begun to roll out an AI-powered feature that describes unlabeled online images sans alt-text to those using screen readers. — AFP Relaxnews

On Oct 9, publication Fast Company reported that Google's Chrome has launched a new accessibility feature that uses AI to describe images – even those without provided alt-text – on the web to those who are blind or have compromised vision.

As some of the most frequented platforms online – particularly social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook – become saturated with image-based content like memes or family photos, the dissonance between those with and without the ability to see increases. Unfortunately, the latter group often misses out on entire digital experiences.