Today is International Limerick Day, which we have decided to celebrate properly. As you read a sample of our work replacing the introduction to today's compilation of texts on AI algorithms, content accessibility and good design practices, keep in mind that we specialize in the design and optimization of applications and websites on a daily basis. Have a nice read:
Once from Wroclaw, a lady
She said, “This UI sucks!
Figma turned on,
The design has improved.
No one can blame the interface anymore.
Discussion on the impact of AI on users
Text Karen Hao of MIT Technology Review is an introduction to a series of articles describing the impact of artificial intelligence on society. These studies are intended to deepen the discussion on responsible AI, presenting the limitations but also the possibilities of the technology. If you are interested in the ethics of artificial intelligence, please also look at Artikel Chris Middleton, which collects comments on specific actions to protect users. And from the local yard we recommend webinars from SWPS resources on discrimination and exclusion embedded in algorithms — Martyna Obarska talks with Dr. Kuba Piwowar.
Meta will make it easier to work on artificial intelligence
Thomas Macaulay of the Neural Bulletin (Financial Times) Brings about a significant event in the world of specialists dealing with artificial intelligence, i.e. the availability of data by Meta of a large linguistic model. The natural language processing system, put into non-commercial use, is intended to support the development of algorithms related, for example, to generating texts or answering questions that require reading comprehension.
Accessibility of website content
Short text The Bureau of Internet Accessibility team encourages an interest in the issues of website compliance with the WCAG guidelines, arguing that increasing the accessibility of content does not affect the aesthetics of the site's design. By the way, take a look at Artikel Tom Bamford, in which the author cites the results of an analysis of more than 50 Irish sites for compliance with the WCAG 2.1 standard and recalls how to ensure that a site or application complies with accessibility guidelines.
Application functionality under a magnifying glass
Gabriela Villalobos-Zúñiga analyzes the characteristics of applications that support the change of habits related to physical activity. Author describes among others, how to relate psychological theories to the proposals of application functions that support the internal motivation of the user. Sydney Wess presents the results. analysis based on surveys of owners and managers of small businesses (US), the purpose of which was to estimate the cost of creating an application depending on the set of implemented functions.
Good practices in website design
Extensive entry Maddy Osman on Kinsta's blog summarizes good web design practices. In addition to the composition, color selection or navigation, the author also mentions coding standards that must be followed when creating websites. The collection of tips is complemented by statistics and numerous links allowing you to continue reading.
