Hello,
I am writing to share some exciting news about a new AI-powered web navigation assistant on the AppleVis website, and to invite you to preview the technology and provide your feedback. Developed by the team at InnoSearch <https://www.innosearch.ai/> , CoBrowse AI is a navigation assistant that seeks to make websites more accessible to blind and low vision users through the power of artificial intelligence and voice commands. CoBrowse AI was recently implemented on AppleVis, and we would like your feedback to help shape the future of this technology. While CoBrowse AI is live on a small number of other websites (including InnoSearch's own site), this initiative is specifically for use of CoBrowse AI on AppleVis. Feedback gathered during the beta program will be shared with InnoSearch to improve CoBrowse AI both on AppleVis and, where applicable, on other websites on which the technology is implemented. About CoBrowse AI CoBrowse AI, developed by the team at InnoSearch, is a navigational AI assistant. Through voice or text input, CoBrowse AI users can perform a variety of tasks on the AppleVis website; such as reading the latest posts, searching for apps or information, and any other things one may wish to do. CoBrowse AI works in multiple languages, and we would love feedback from users whose heart language is something other than English. Unlike mainstream AI agents which open sessions as a virtual machine, CoBrowse AI works right in a user's browser and only on the websites on which it is implemented. CoBrowse AI works through a lightweight java script that developers install on websites, meaning that it does not and cannot control your computer or device outside of the browser window and website on which it is being used. Also, please be aware that CoBrowse AI is not a conversational AI assistant like ChatGPT or Gemini; its purpose is to help users navigate and interact with websites using only their voice, and in so doing, make the web more accessible. We believe that CoBrowse AI will have particular value for people who rely on voice-based technologies for some or all of their smartphone/computer use, as well as for those who are newly blind or who have limited screen reader/technological proficiency. We also believe CoBrowse AI will have value for people who are interested in AI agents and similar technologies. Below are some examples of possible commands that could be used with CoBrowse AI: * "Open the main menu, and tell me what's there." * "Go to the homepage, then go to the 'Latest Apple Posts and Updates' heading and read what's below that." * "Scroll down until I reach the comments section." * "Press the Search button, and search for 'Seeing AI' and read me the results." * "Take me to the Blog and tell me the title of the latest post." * "Open the menu, click on the 'More' button, then click on the 'Guides & Tutorials' link." * "Navigate to the 'Add New Comment' heading and take me to the 'Subject' field." * "Take me to the comment field so I can dictate a comment." * "Reread the comment in its entirety." * "Press the 'Post' Button." Privacy User privacy is a top priority at AppleVis, including when we integrate new technologies. AppleVis and InnoSearch do not collect any personally identifiable information from users of CoBrowse AI. CoBrowse AI voice chats are anonymized and transcribed into text by InnoSearch, and these anonymous text transcripts are used by InnoSearch to improve the CoBrowse AI product. InnoSearch does not save any voice recordings; only anonymous transcripts of text chats are stored. AppleVis does not and will not have access to transcripts of your chats with CoBrowse AI, nor do we wish to do so. InnoSearch will provide AppleVis with anonymized and aggregated usage information, which will help inform us on uptake and efficacy of CoBrowse AI and help us determine whether to move forward with a public beta/pilot program for all AppleVis users in the future. About the Beta For this initial beta period, we are looking for AppleVis users who either (1) Use voice-based technologies (Siri, Voice Control, etc.) for some or all of their device interactions; or (2) have a strong interest in interactive AI-based technologies and how these technologies can be used to empower and make the web more accessible for blind or low vision people. We are also very interested in feedback from assistive technology trainers or others who work to support and empower those who are blind or low vision. During the beta period, testers will be asked to use CoBrowse AI in their daily interactions with the AppleVis website and to provide written feedback on their experience. Beta testers will be invited to join a private mailing list for program participants, and to submit any questions/feedback to the AppleVis Team through the mailing list. Feedback will be anonymized and sent to InnoSearch for review and product improvement. Our experience has been that the team at InnoSearch is incredibly responsive to user-submitted feedback, and we have every reason to expect that this level of engagement will continue. As CoBrowse AI evolves, users will be asked to test and provide input on the changes being made. The Fine Print By participating in the CoBrowse AI beta, you acknowledge that you understand the following: * Participation in the CoBrowse beta is voluntary, and users should expect to receive no financial recompense for their involvement. * As with all AI-based technologies, it is possible that some outputs the system generates may be unexpected, inaccurate, disturbing, and/or offensive. In the unlikely event that the system generates disturbing or offensive content, users are asked to immediately report the occurrence to the AppleVis Team. * CoBrowse AI on AppleVis is in beta, and the outcome of this first round of community testing/feedback, along with anonymized usage information, will influence whether or not we move forward with a pilot program for all website users. The existence of CoBrowse in beta should not be taken as a guarantee that the feature will be made publicly available. * Until we announce the feature publicly, we ask that beta participants please not discuss CoBrowse on AppleVis with people outside of their immediate family/partner. * AppleVis reserves the right to discontinue the CoBrowse Beta Program for any reason, with or without notice. How to Participate If you would like to participate in this initial CoBrowse beta, please reply to this email. We will activate CoBrowse on your AppleVis account, add you to the email list, and be in touch with next steps in the coming days. Thank you for your time, and for being part of the AppleVis Community. Sincerely, Michael Hansen Director | AppleVis www.AppleVis.com -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/002401dc3a5d%24ae557d40%240b0077c0%24%40gmail.com.
