AI automation still poses accessibility issues, especially for audio transcription

[ad_1] The case for human oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) services continues, with the intertwined world of audio transcription, captioning, and automatic speech recognition (ASR) joining the call for applications that complement, not replace, human input. Captions and subtitles serve a vital role in providing media and information access to viewers who are deaf or … Read more

Jamie Foxx Apologizes for Seemingly Antisemitic Post – Billboard

[ad_1] Jamie Foxx is apologizing for a cryptic social media post that many have viewed as being antisemitic. On Friday (Aug. 4), the 55-year-old actor, comedian and singer wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post, “They killed this dude name Jesus … What do you think they’ll do to you???! #fakefriends #fakelove.” After receiving backlash, Foxx … Read more

The Most Effective Ways to Prevent Clogs in Low-Flow Toilets (and Why They’re So Common)

[ad_1] Unless your home’s water supply has been cut off—and you have to resort to “flushing” toilets by pouring large buckets of water into the bowl—you may not think about all water you’re using every time you flush. How much water are we talking about? If your toilet was manufactured before 1980, you’re probably using … Read more