Q. Which institution recently developed an AI tool for the blind and visually impaired to access chart images, in collaboration with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany?
Answer:
IIIT, Allahabad
Notes: Experts from the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad, in collaboration with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, developed a tool for blind and visually impaired individuals to create and access chart images. This AI-based software generates alternative text (Alt-text) for images, enhancing accessibility. The research, titled "Alt4 Blind: A User Interface to Simplify Charts Alt-Text Creation," was presented at an international conference in Linz, Austria.