TestParty, a software compliance company powered by AI, announced a $4 million seed round today co-led by Harlem Capital and the Urban Innovation Fund. Michael Bervell and Jason […]
Yelp adds AI-powered alt text and new ways to search for accessible businesses
With expanded search functions, Yelp users can more easily find businesses that accommodate people with disabilities.
ChatGPT is ableist toward applicants with disabilities, new study finds
A University of Washington study tracked ableist responses to job resumes screened by ChatGPT,
Yelp updates app with AI-powered alt-text for images and new accessibility identifiers for businesses
Yelp is rolling out an app update to include more accessibility identifiers for businesses, improved screen-reader experiences, and AI-powered alt-text for images. The company said that from 2020 […]
Are vibrating sex toys on the way out?
Are vibrating sex toys on the way out? Sex tech is pioneering new sensations, including air pressure technology, water based toys, grind pads, and textured silicone toys.
Study finds that AI models hold opposing views on controversial topics
Not all generative AI models are created equal, particularly when it comes to how they treat polarizing subject matter. In a recent study presented at the 2024 ACM […]
Venture firms form alliance to standardize data collection
Seven venture firms and organizations focused on diversity within tech have announced the Diversity Data Alliance, a commitment to standardizing the way that data is collected and shared. […]
Inside TC’s Techstars investigation and how AI is accelerating disability tech
The downturn in venture capital funding that the world has seen since the bust of the 2021-era bubble has impacted startups, VC firms, and accelerators alike. One company […]
‘Shardlake’ review: Tudor murder mystery works best when it’s a buddy comedy
Arthur Hughes, Anthony Boyle, and Sean Bean star in this adaptation of C.J. Sansom’s “Shardlake” mystery novels.
How European disability tech startups are leveraging AI
Making life better for people with disabilities is a laudable goal, but accessibility tech hasn’t traditionally been popular among VCs. In 2022, disability tech companies attracted around $4 […]