SKT "Sharing AI Capabilities to Ensure Visually Impaired Do Not Feel Digital Divide"

SKT and Association of the Visually Impaired Collaborate on Digital Divide Education
Utilizing Sullivan Plus and A.Dot to "Enhance Informatization Capabilities"

SK Telecom conducted digital gap reduction education for the visually impaired in collaboration with the Korea Blind Union.

The training, held on the 9th at the Jongno-gu Shelter for the Visually Impaired in Seoul, consisted of a program where participants learned basic smartphone operation and how to use applications with assistive devices designed for the visually impaired.

The social venture Tuat developed, and SKT enhanced with voice recognition and vision AI technology, the AI visual assistance voice guidance service 'Sullivan Plus' was utilized in the training. Through this, visually impaired individuals were able to capture objects or spaces with their smartphone cameras and recognize people, text, objects, and colors, confirming them via AI voice feedback.

Additionally, trainees practiced using SKT’s AI service 'A.Dot' to exchange various information and enjoy content through conversations with characters, enabling them to utilize smartphones in diverse ways.

SKT conducted the training centered around a lead instructor who is visually impaired. Assistant instructors supported the lead by providing one-on-one explanations on equipment use and app operation beside each trainee, enhancing engagement and learning efficiency.

Um Jong-hwan, head of SK Telecom’s ESG Alliance, stated, "We will contribute to enhancing the information capabilities of the visually impaired by sharing AI competencies with society and providing various educational programs."

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