According to Microsoft, more than half of the images on the Web lack alt text. For blind or low-vision individuals, alternative text (image labels) provide screen readers with text they can read aloud. Microsoft is now attempting to fill the gap with auto-generated alt text for Web images.
Microsoft Edge now automatically generates image labels for screen readers – theverge.com
More than half of the images on the web are missing alt text, according to Microsoft. Image labels (alternative text) are key for many who are blind or low vision, as they provide screen readers with text to read aloud. Microsoft is now attempting to fill the gap with auto-generated alt text for…
Link: Microsoft Edge now automatically generates image labels for screen readers
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