Business Disability Forum Discusses Workplace Adjustments and Collaboration for Inclusive Practices

In a recent episode of AXSChat, Business Disability Forum (BDF) Tech Taskforce Manager Lucy Ruck discusses workplace adjustments, collaboration for inclusive practices, and the importance of positive conversations within the disability community.

Carrefour’s AI Revolution: Enhancing Shopping Experience with OpenAI’s GPT-4

“Carrefour leverages OpenAI’s GPT-4 technology to innovate retail experience through a personalised AI chatbot, ‘Hopla’, AI-enriched product descriptions, and support for internal purchasing procedures. These advancements pioneer the use of generative AI in retail, setting a new standard for personalisation and efficiency in the digital shopping experience.

The Disability Gap: Revealing the Truth About Inclusion in the Workplace

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The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) recently published a profound study examining the representation and experiences of employees with disabilities in the workplace. The findings were both enlightening and deeply concerning, revealing a substantial gap between employer perceptions and the reality experienced by employees with disabilities. A common belief among most organizations is that their workforce … Read more

Racing Towards Accessibility

Charlie Triplett is a renowned accessibility coach and author of TheBookOnAccessibility, specializing in helping individuals and organizations create accessible digital experiences for people with disabilities. With expertise in web and mobile accessibility, assistive technology, and inclusive design, Charlie’s comprehensive guide offers valuable insights on creating accessible content for various disabilities. As a recognized leader in the accessibility community, Charlie’s work has made them a sought-after speaker at global conferences and events, making them an invaluable resource for inclusive digital experiences.

Siemens and Microsoft drive industrial productivity with generative artificial intelligence

With the new Teamcenter app for Microsoft Teams, anticipated later in 2023, the companies are enabling design engineers, frontline workers and teams across business functions to close feedback loops faster and solve challenges together. For example, service engineers or production operatives can use mobile devices to document and report product design or quality concerns using natural speech. Through Azure OpenAI Service, the app can parse that informal speech data, automatically creating a summarized report and routing it within Teamcenter to the appropriate design, engineering or manufacturing expert. To foster inclusion, workers can record their observations in their preferred languages which is then translated into the official company language with Microsoft Azure AI.