New AI tool describes surroundings to visually impaired people

The app Be My Eyes has a new artificial intelligence tool that provides low vision or blind users with an audio description of whatever they are facing. NBC News’ Ellison Barber spoke with one user who is testing the virtual assistant and says it is helping him do more on his own. » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: Visit : Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: #NBCNews #AI #VisualImpairment