Instagram adds features to increase platform accessibility for the visually impaired


  • TECH
  • Friday, 30 Nov 2018

The popular photo sharing app is turning towards AI to write alternative text for posts that can be read by a screen reader. 

On the road to creating a platform accessible by everyone, Instagram introduced two new features this week to provide the visually impaired with a richer, more complete app experience. 

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