The Be My Eyes app for the blind also benefits from the latest capabilities of the GPT-4 model. The app is now equipped with GPT-4’s dynamic image-to-text generator, which will facilitate the addition of a ‘virtual volunteer’ AI feature.

According to the official announcement by the company, “The beta version of our virtual volunteer tool, powered by GPT-4, will move us closer to our mission of increasing accessibility, usability, and global information access. This tool is also in line with responsible and secure AI development.” OpenAI’s commitment to.”

Be My Eyes is a mobile application designed to connect visually impaired individuals with a community of volunteers and company representatives through video calls. The app provides users with assistance for a range of daily tasks such as reading small text or differentiating between colours, relying heavily on the goodwill of the community to meet such needs.

However, with the integration of GPT-4 technology, the app may finally be able to overcome this limitation. The image analysis capability of the new AI model is critical in enabling this new AI offering from Be My Eyes. This feature enables visually impaired users to share images with AI and find answers to their questions. As demonstrated in the company’s official video clip, the AI ​​can perform a variety of tasks, including identifying different plant species and locating specific gym equipment.

Currently, the Virtual Volunteer feature is in a closed beta phase and is only accessible to selected testers. However, users of the ‘Be My Eyes’ app can sign up for a waiting list to gain access to this exciting AI feature, which is expected to be available to more users in the coming weeks. The company has further announced that this new feature will be available free of cost to all the users of the app.