Winners of Microsoft AI for Accessibility Hackathon 2023 showcase how inclusion is innovation in Asia Pacific
The Microsoft AI for Accessibility (AI4A) Hackathon 2023 is an annual event for teams in Asia Pacific to tackle problem statements and build solutions for a more inclusive and accessible society.
In 2023, 119 teams of undergraduates from universities in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam created applications that addressed real-life challenges for people with disabilities.
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