ABSTRACT
Audiences are eager for content that may not have been originated in their native language. Again, technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, are making automated processes faster, better, and more affordable. Machine learning is pushing AI-created captions forward by leaps and bounds, making them more accurate. The chapter looks at the specific ways to make content accessible. Microsoft is very sensitive to disability concerns and making all of their thousands of training videos accessible. Laws in many countries, including the United States, require audio description and captioning for projects funded by taxpayer dollars, which has created larger pools of accessible content. In 2016, the US Department of Transportation established an Advisory Committee on Accessible Air Transportation. Airlines must offer accessible Wi-Fi for blind and visually impaired passengers to ensure that cabin announcements can be understood by all.
