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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Accessibility Technology
  • Assistive Technology

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  • Audio descriptions (AD) enhance video accessibility for blind and low vision (BLV) users by describing visual content.
  • Current AD methods are time-consuming and lack viewer control over content, timing, and detail.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore user-driven, AI-generated audio descriptions for BLV users.
  • To enable BLV viewers to control the timing and detail level of ADs.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 20 BLV participants.
  • Participants used AI-generated ADs with concise and detailed options across seven video genres.
  • Evaluation of user control, preferences, and limitations.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in preferred AD frequency and detail across video genres were observed.
  • Participants reported a greater sense of control with user-driven AD delivery.
  • Identified limitations in the current AI-generated AD system.

Conclusions:

  • User-driven AI-generated ADs offer enhanced control and customization for BLV users.
  • Findings provide crucial insights for developing next-generation AD tools.
  • Future AD systems should prioritize user agency and adaptive content delivery.