Matthew Ali, a reporter with Golden Gate Xpress, discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on people with disabilities. He highlights applications like Be My Eyes, Seeing AI, and Orcam, which assist those with visual impairments and blindness. These applications connect users with volunteers or utilize AI to provide visual descriptions through phone cameras. Jeremy Jeffers, a musician and beta tester for Be My AI, praises the accessibility and affordability of these software. He explains that they eliminate the need for expensive cameras and additional programs and provide necessary information conveniently.

Manny Hernandez, another user, shares how Be My AI has helped him regain independence and perform tasks such as reading medication labels. Anthony Vasquez, a digital accessibility specialist, discusses his skepticism about relying on such software but acknowledges its practicality in certain situations. He believes that while AI can be useful, humans still offer more accuracy and trustworthiness for critical tasks. This report serves as an exploration of the benefits and limitations of AI applications for individuals with visual impairments.