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One of the disabled workers in Microsoft Accessibility Team
, Microsoft intends to use artificial intelligence (AI intelligence) for social programs, especially the disabled in the world. In the program "AI for Accessibility", Microsoft poured funds of 25 million US dollars (about USD 351 million) over the next five years.
"Worldwide, only one in 10 disabled people can access technology and auxiliary products," wrote Chief Legal Officer of Microsoft, Brad Smith, as summarized by KompasTekno from Engadget, Tuesday (8/5/2018).
The funds will be managed in the form of investments, grants, and required expert assistance. To realize this program, Microsoft has formed the "Accessibility" team headed by Jenny Lay-Flurrie.
Later, AI technology will be connected with Microsoft's computing services. AI's progress is called Microsoft's potential enough to help disabled people perform three main scenarios of working, doing modern living and establishing relationships with other human beings