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The Japanese version of ChatGPT has dramatically improved dialogue and information search in Japanese thanks to its advanced natural language processing capabilities. However, there are still many challenges to using ChatGPT for people with various disabilities, such as the visually impaired and the hearing impaired. For example,
Quality of voice output: The quality of voice synthesis is low and it may be difficult to hear.
Readability of text output: The character size and font type are fixed, making it difficult for visually impaired people to read.
Integration with assistive technology: In some cases, integration with assistive technology such as screen readers is insufficient.
In order to solve these issues and allow more people to use ChatGPT, it is essential to take steps to improve accessibility.
Efforts to improve accessibility of the Japanese version of ChatGPT
The following are some of the efforts being made to improve the accessibility of the Japanese version of ChatGPT.
Improving the quality of voice output: Introducing high-quality voice synthesis technology and providing a voice output customization function, etc. Improved readability of text output: Providing functions that users can freely customize, such as changing character size, font type, and background color.
Strengthened integration with assistive technology: Strengthening integration with screen readers to enable visually impaired people to use ChatGPT smoothly.
Multilingual support: Supporting more languages will allow more people to use it.
Simplifying the user interface: Simplifying complex operations to make it easier for anyone to use.
Effects of improving the accessibility of the Japanese version of ChatGPT
Improving the accessibility of the Japanese version of ChatGPT is expected to have the following effects.
Equal access to information: People with disabilities will be able to access information in the same way as able-bodied people.
Promoting social participation: Promoting social participation of people with disabilities, contributing to the realization of a richer society.
Expanding the use of ChatGPT: Having more people use it will lead to further development of ChatGPT.
