Be My AI

Blind and low-vision users photograph anything and receive a detailed description, with a human volunteer one tap away.

By: Be My Eyes & OpenAI
Year: 2023
Country: Denmark
Category: Software & tools
Purpose: Public utility & accessibility
Degree of AI: AI-assisted
Tools: GPT-4 Vision

Where the human came in

Built on a decade-old volunteer network. Users and accessibility experts tested the feature for months before launch, and the human line never went away.

Why it is not slop

The AI answers a real need faster than a person can, and admits when a person is needed.

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Seed entry: written from public sources and awaiting editorial review.

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