The article critiques the current focus on flashy AI technologies at the expense of vital issues like accessibility. A study by WebAIM revealed that most websites have significant accessibility issues. The author argues that many decision-makers are dazzled by AI demos but lack a concrete plan for effective implementation. The article aims to provide designers with practical exercises to help them navigate AI projects meaningfully, emphasizing the importance of solving real user problems rather than chasing trends.
Yes, we're being pulled away - from essential topics like accessibility, which are often overshadowed by technological distractions. A 2024 study by WebAIM analyzed the top 1 million homepages worldwide and found that 96.3% had detectable accessibility issues, with an average of 56 errors per page - highlighting how far digital accessibility still is from being a priority.
It's always the same story: Decision-makers return dazzled from industry events, impressed by flashy AI demos. But they have no concrete plan for implementation.
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