Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Facebook to Pack More Details Into Descriptions of Images for Blind, Visually Impaired People

The social network revamped its automatic alt text experience

Facebook's AAT technology can now recognize more than 1,200 objects and concepts Facebook

By David Cohen

January 19, 2021

Facebook revamped its automatic alt text experience, which provides detailed descriptions of images for people who are blind or visually impaired.

David Cohen
david.cohen@adweek.com David Cohen is editor of Adweek's Social Pro Daily.
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