AI and Accessibility at Kobo: Making Reading and Publishing Even Better, Together
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We know artificial intelligence (AI) and accessibility are hot topics these days, and we want to be transparent about how we’re using AI to improve accessibility at Rakuten Kobo and on the Kobo Wri…

cross-posted from: https://literature.cafe/post/20608258

Last night the Kobo CEO had a longer thread on Bluesky talking about how, when, and where they are using AI and what type of AI they are using.

Short version is that they are against using Generative AI that is trained on authors content without their expressed and explicit consent. But have used small models that help with proper metadata, flag explicit material for proper review, look for malicious duplication or auto-generated AI modifications of existing books or scraped websites.

They also reposted it to their writinglife blog.

  • poppichew@piefed.socialEnglish
    11·
    3 days ago

    This is why I don’t mind having an old device, even if it’s not crispy-clean or in color.

    • bramkaandorp@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 days ago

      I don’t really see the connection. Kobo is using machine learning to automate certain work on their backend. How would that affect modern e-readers?