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Blind Teen 'Sees' Safari With AI Brother's App
18 Aug
Summary
- AI app described a Kenyan safari to a blind teenager.
- The app, ScribeMe, is developed by a blind sibling duo.
- ScribeMe is now used by thousands in 140 countries globally.
Karen Morad, a 16-year-old from Cairo, recently experienced a Kenyan safari with a newfound sense of sight, enabled by an AI application. Developed by her 20-year-old brother, Mark, who is also blind, the app, ScribeMe, uses AI to provide detailed audiovisual descriptions of surroundings.
This innovative app was created to address educational hurdles, particularly for Mark, who struggled with complex diagrams in his studies. After facing a lack of support from external developers, he taught himself to code, launching ScribeMe by 2023. The application has since gained significant recognition, winning awards and expanding its capabilities.
ScribeMe now supports 20 languages, including Arabic, and integrates with smart glasses, freeing users' hands. It is available globally, downloaded by thousands of users across 140 countries, offering a vital tool for those with visual impairments. The app can be used on iPhones, Android phones, and Meta glasses.
