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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are essential techniques
that help people with communication disabilities. AAC demonstrates its
transformative power by replacing spoken language with symbol sequences.
However, to unlock its full potential, AAC materials must adhere to specific
characteristics, placing the onus on educators to create custom-tailored
materials and symbols. This paper introduces AMBRA (Pervasive and Personalized
Augmentative and Alternative Communication based on Federated Learning and
Generative AI), an open platform that aims to leverage the capabilities of
foundation models to tackle many AAC issues, opening new opportunities (but
also challenges) for AI-enhanced AAC. We thus present a compelling vision--a
roadmap towards a more inclusive society. By leveraging the capabilities of
modern technologies, we aspire to not only transform AAC but also guide the way
toward a world where communication knows no bounds.
Study at a glance
- Question: How can artificial intelligence foundation models improve communication tools for people with disabilities?
- Setting and data: Not stated in the abstract
- Method: Introduction and description of a proposed platform and conceptual roadmap
Why it matters
To unlock the full potential of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, materials must meet specific characteristics. This places the onus on educators to create custom-tailored materials and symbols for people with communication disabilities.
Key findings
- Generative AI and foundation models can help address key communication challenges by personalizing augmentative and alternative communication materials for people with disabilities.
- Effective augmentative and alternative communication currently places a substantial burden on educators to manually create custom-tailored symbols and materials.
- Applying foundation models to alternative communication introduces new challenges alongside opportunities for building more inclusive communication tools.
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