This market projection makes a strong case for the viability and importance of generative AI to the assistive technology market currently and going forward. The author shares 7 examples of how AI is already supporting assistive technology: detection and response technology, environmental guidance, assistance with daily needs, mobility aids, smart assistance, robotic movements, and advanced experiences. This report also elaborates on the potential benefits of AI and how it could further support and be embedded into assistive technologies.
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- Credibility: At the bottom of its site, it states that it is part of a “global network that informs, influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers”. However, it has a detailed ethics policy listed on its website, which states that their content is not influenced by advertisers, no preferential treatment is given, and that their editorial decisions are driven by readers’ needs. Based on its transparency and through browsing some of their articles, I find Tech Target to be pretty credible.
- Predictive: This projection reports that the assistive technology market will continue to expand and then looks at some of the technologies that could benefit from the use and incorporation of generative AI.
- Recurrent: Yes, Tech Target has other market projections on its site on other technologies.
- Open: Yes, the article itself is open access.
Report: https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/tip/How-AI-is-advancing-assistive-technology
