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A new forum in Vietnam is connecting blind women with AI and assistive technology to unlock opportunities in education, employment, and independence. The gathering brings together tech companies, policymakers, and advocates to turn innovation into real-world access.
The Gates Foundation is investing $1 billion over two years to ensure AI benefits communities often left behind by new technology. The funding targets healthcare, education, and agriculture in underserved regions worldwide.
A Kenyan-built app called Sightra uses AI and audio guidance to help visually impaired people navigate Nairobi's challenging roads, identifying obstacles like open drains and parked vehicles. Built specifically for African infrastructure, it shows how local innovation can solve local problems better than imported solutions.