Automated Accessibility Testing: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Drive Accessible Digital Experiences

Automated Accessibility Testing: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Drive Accessible Digital Experiences

The World Bank estimates that around 15% of the world’s population experiences some form of disability. That is a staggering 1 billion people who can be struggling to use your website if it is not accessible. There are legal implications to that, too. In the U.S., web accessibility lawsuits hit all-time highs last year. Artificial intelligence has long been used to create better, personalized user experiences (hey, Netflix). But now automation testing companies are also looking for ways to leverage the tech and address accessibility challenges better. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)