Ahmed Khalifa

18/06/2024

It seems like not a day goes by without some groundbreaking new development in Generative AI. And in the digital accessibility sector, it's no different.

Yet, there's a crucial misunderstanding we need to clear up: AI will not fix accessibility issues in digital products.

But regardless of this, AI will not fix accessibility issues in digital products. Yet, I'm seeing that's what people are resorting to, by using tools that magically claims to fix your site.

I'm not naming any particular brands, but let's be honest—achieving 100% accessibility with AI alone is as impossible as claiming a site is "100% SEO optimised." At the end of the day, it's about having empathy with real humans that are using your products on the other side of the screens.

I'm a big believer in using AI to help improve the efficiency of your work. I use it every day for a variety of reasons, and it can play a part in accessibility. But it's definitely not a solution for creating a truly inclusive digital experience, as I explain in my post:

It seems like not a day goes by without some kind of groundbreaking new development in Generative AI. But regardless of this, it will not fix accessibility issues in products.

20/02/2022

Have I ever mentioned that I like to climb trees?

😊🌳

26/01/2022

I can't emphasise enough on how good it feels to tune out from social media and content creation every now and then.

It gave me clarity to clear my head, be more mindful and give me time to just kick some leaves about.

06/12/2021

This was a fun and challenging experience of getting myself out there to sign in the public domain.

This time, Ahmed and guests look at how Deaf education has changed over the last century.

10/10/2021

Always take the time to stop and reflect. It's so easy to be on the move and let time slip by without realising.

27/08/2021

Despite living here for many years, it's wasn't until the past few years where I have truly appreciated Scotland, its beauty and characteristics.

From Orkney, to the Highlands, to going to random Lochs, I rarely hesitate to consider staying local as a holiday.

I'm looking forward to going abroad again. But at least, I've got so much beauty on my doorstep and I can give it a big hug, as the picture implies.

19/08/2021

I used to be so restless and fidgety in the past. I can never stay in one position and always want to be on the move.

I am still like that to an extent but I've noticed that I'm getting much better at being still and just be...there.

It's even more noticeable when being around , who is on another level. Sometimes, I do wonder if I should have what she's eating. 👀

Anyway, being still gives me the time to stop, think and embrace the present. By not doing that, life will go by very quickly without you knowing it.