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Will ChatGPT threaten the future of the digital accessibility field?
The rise of natural language processing models like ChatGPT has made access to information easier than ever before. However, these tools are a lot more limited than people realize by the data they are trained on and the algorithms they use, and they may not always produce accurate or reliable information.
This raises concerns about the potential impact that natural language processing models could have on the future of digital accessibility, especially when it comes to aspiring professionals who may be tempted to shortcut their learning by relying extensively on these tools.
In this post, we will explore the potential risks and benefits of using natural language processing models like ChatGPT in the field of digital accessibility, and offer guidance for aspiring professionals on how to use these tools responsibly and effectively.
My conversation with ChatGPT
Having been using ChatGPT for over a month now, I have decided to spark a conversation with ChatGPT itself, and ask it what its perspectives were on that topic. The results of that “conversation” were surprisingly insightful. So here we go.
