Saqib Shaikh on technology and inclusion: Creating an AI future with possibilities for all

An interview with the force behind Seeing AI, the talking camera app for people who are blind or with low vision. Saqib Shaikh lost his sight at the age of seven, fell in love with computers as a schoolboy in Britain and grew up to become a top software engineer with an inspirational mission. Standing at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and inclusive design, he believes we can create intelligent machines to empower millions of people around the world with disabilities to achieve more and live enhanced lives. The knowledge gained from targeting and solving the problems of those with special needs, he says, can only drive technological innovation that benefits everyone across society. Saqib has had a lifelong relationship with advancing digital technology.