Cisco Engineer Develops AI Tools to Enhance Accessibility for Visually Impaired Employees

Shek Habeebul Haq, a Senior Technical Leader at Cisco's Bangalore campus, has leveraged artificial intelligence to create accessible software solutions for visually impaired employees. Utilizing tools like GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio Code, Haq has developed applications tailored to his accessibility needs, including a browser-based file reader capable of opening various document formats. He also employs Cisco's internal AI assistant, Circuit, to access technical information, aiming to enhance its accessibility features in future iterations. Haq's innovations demonstrate the potential of AI in fostering independence and inclusivity in the workplace for individuals with visual impairments. (ecommercenews.co.nz)