Pilar Orero gave a keynote speech to close the Eyes4Access Workshop at ETRA’25 in Tokyo. The Eyes4Access Workshop brought together interdisciplinary researchers to explore advances in eye-tracking research in accessibility. The workshop focused on inclusive technologies, interaction techniques, and real-world applications in digital media, education, and cultural scenarios. Aimed at advancing gaze-based accessibility solutions, it investigated the potential of eye-tracking to create inclusive HCI experiences, particularly for users with sensory and cognitive impairments. Eyes4Access fostered community collaboration by presenting novel research, methods, and applications of eye-tracking for accessibility. In her keynote speech, Pilar Orero presented ALFIE and addressed issues surrounding the widespread popularity of generative

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025 AI & Accessibility: Navigating the Challenges, Exploring the Potential 📅 15 May 2025 | 13:00–14:30 (CEST) | Zoom How can Artificial Intelligence support, or hinder, accessibility?This online event, hosted by TransMedia Catalonia as part of the AccessTalks initiative and the Be A(I)Ware campaign (ALFIE project), brings together experts to explore the ethical, practical, and inclusive use of AI in our digital society. 🔗Register now: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/ai-and-accessibility-navigating-the-challenges-exploring-the-potential-tickets-1270219935019?aff=oddtdtcreator The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our daily lives presents both opportunities and challenges for digital accessibility. If AI is developed responsibly, it can break barriers and create inclusive environments. However, if not, it risks

Join us on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025 for a dynamic and thought-provoking webinar exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital accessibility. Hosted by TransMedia Catalonia as part of the AccessTalks initiative, and organised in collaboration with the ALFIE project under the Be A(I)Ware campaign, this event brings together leading voices in accessibility, research, and technology to unpack the opportunities and challenges AI presents for inclusion. Date: 15 May 2025Time: 13:00–14:30 (CEST)Platform: Zoom Register now: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/ai-and-accessibility-navigating-the-challenges-exploring-the-potential-tickets-1270219935019?aff=oddtdtcreator Over 90 minutes, speakers will address key topics including: -The impact of AI on persons with disabilities -AI for easy-to-understand language -Biases in facial recognition technology

ALFIE at ARSAD 2025: AI and Audio Description in the Spotlight At ARSAD 2025—the Advanced Research Seminar on Audio Description, held biennially by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)—the ALFIE project took centre stage in an interactive workshop focused on the dynamic relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and audio description (AD). This year’s edition was a special milestone, marking the 10th anniversary of ARSAD, and drew a record 134 participants from all over the world, from Australia to Barcelona. Representing ALFIE, Sarah McDonagh, Chiara Gunella, and Pilar Orero from UAB facilitated a lively session that invited attendees to explore how AI is impacting the creation, delivery,

ALFIE at Clear Climate Workshop Discussing the future of Artificial Intelligence with Climate Data Experts On December 4th, ALFIE participated in the ClearClimate consortium meeting. The ClearClimate project aims to build international collaborations between researchers and practitioners to address climate information service development challenges. With a focus on enhancing skills in user-centred design, behavioural science, and computational techniques to create more effective CIS solutions, ClearClimate aims to develop researchers’ “soft skills” to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering European innovation. This is achieved through partnerships between academic institutions, providing cutting-edge training, and industries, offering real-world challenges in CIS development. Dr Sarah Anne McDonagh and Professor