Hector Minto
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Assistive Technologist, Disability Inclusion Advocate, Lead Evangelist for Accessibility at Microsoft. UK Govt Disability and Access Ambassador for Tech and Web
Oxfordshire
Joined July 2009
In an increasingly digital world, we have a responsibility to help all communities seize the #AI opportunity. Read more here on how Microsoft is building AI that advances accessibility and protecting fundamental rights. https://t.co/4ZEpPPWluM
ukstories.microsoft.com
Microsoft UK has published its UK Impact Report, detailing the many ways the company is building a responsible and secure future through technology, contributing to the nation’s economic growth, and...
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This made me smile warmly today. Arise Sir Becks.
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Former England captain David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for his services to football and British society.
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Hey Copilot! Show everyone how we’re transforming how you interact with your Windows PC — so you can talk naturally, it can see what you see, and take action on your behalf.
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There’s not a Friend like the lowly Jesus: No, not one! no, not one! None else could heal all our souls’ diseases: No, not one! no, not one! Jesus knows all about our struggles; He will guide ’til the day is done: There’s not a Friend like the
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Today we’re bringing vibe working to Microsoft 365 Copilot with Agent Mode in Excel. From household budgets to Fortune 500 P&Ls, it makes expert-level Excel accessible to everyone. Try it now: https://t.co/DdvQ9S2szF
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We’re committed to creating new opportunity for people and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic, and ensuring America remains a trusted and reliable tech partner for the United Kingdom. That’s why today we announced a $30 billion investment in the UK over four years,
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Great to see our relationship with Barclays go from strength to strength.
Barclays is scaling Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 employees, putting AI in every employee’s hands. This will simplify how they access information, get things done, and make Copilot the UI for Barclays AI.
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PowerPoint for Mac (Beta) now auto-captions videos with speech recognition! Review, edit, and translate captions—making presentations accessible for everyone. #GAAD #Accessibility #PowerPoint
techcommunity.microsoft.com
You can now create captions for embedded videos in presentations, edit the text cues, and translate the captions into other languages in Microsoft PowerPoint...
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"What app can I use every day that will make me a better contractor?"
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Today we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness day and those making technology easier for everyone. AI is a game changer for accessibility. Proud to launch new AI features, skilling and partnerships that accelerate what’s possible. Read on 👉: https://t.co/I0oXoaWD5B
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Today we celebrate #GAAD and how AI is accelerating accessible innovation. Microsoft’s Vice President and Chief Accessibility Officer, Jenny Lay-Flurrie, shares the latest: https://t.co/7Pv7PKDvbH
#AccessibleAI
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We just leveled up! Introducing @Copilot Vision in Edge. It can summarize aloud and even help you practice for a job interview. It's free to use - open Copilot in Edge, click on the mic icon, and it'll see what you see.
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We’re only days away from the 15th Ability Summit. Grab your spot and don’t miss this free digital event. Explore new accessible technology and learn from experts around the globe. https://t.co/fIhLVoYx8T
#AIForAccessibility #Accessibility
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Mine eyes have seen the Glory of the coming of the Lord....he will be here soon. Is your soul ready? Come meet him at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit Michigan
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We’re standing alongside an incredible crowd of campaigners, parents, educators, and young people - calling for urgent change in our schools. The British Dyslexia Association is proud to be here, campaigning alongside Jamie Oliver to make sure every child gets the support they
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Through AI-powered personalization and immersion, learn how Reading Coach is empowering young readers advance their skills and become more confident in their abilities: https://t.co/YNoyDxoaxD
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From assistive tech to industry leading application. The dragon journey has been quite incredible. For those of us in assistive tech, it’s one to hold on to.
No one becomes a clinician to do paperwork, but it's becoming a bigger and bigger administrative burden, taking time and attention away from actually treating and supporting patients. That’s why we’re introducing Microsoft Dragon Copilot, the industry’s first AI assistant for
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If you thought AI-generated text, images, and video were cool, just imagine entire interactive environments like games!
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Congratulations to all of our GRAMMY nominees! @tajmahalblues @kebmomusic @milesdavis @thebandGHOST @robertglasper @MissMargoPrice @TTChilders @imwithherband @Samantha_Fish @DeathBecomesBwy @danauerbach @hellswelles @billburr @DUCKWRTH @ConcordRecords @CraftRecordings
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Be part of the future of accessibility and AI at the Ability Summit. In this free digital event, explore new accessible technology and learn from experts around the globe. Register. today: https://t.co/FPHqwyIgdO
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Participants' contributions to the Speech Accessibility Project @BeckmanIllinois have led to improving speech recognition on @Azure, with accuracy for non-standard speech improving between 18% to 60% depending on disability. Read more about the recent improvements 🔽
@Microsoft's @Azure AI Speech platform achieved “significant improvements” in recognizing non-standard English speech thanks to Speech Accessibility Project participants' recordings and transcripts. 🗨️🤝 Accuracy gains range from 18%-60%. Read more ▶️ https://t.co/JDPFQyuzDY
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While AI can be used for everyday tasks, it’s also solving larger issues like assisting medical researchers, addressing the digital divide, and general accessibility. Head of Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab shares what leaders can learn from these efforts:
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The head of Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab shares how the technology is helping to address intractable global challenges—and what all leaders can learn from those efforts.
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Fans can help remix Coldplay’s latest project A Film For The Future, the visual companion to the band’s incredible new album Moon Music with Azure AI and Copilot. Join the community: https://t.co/8ioMdBUlSd
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📣Come say hi at the ♿️ stand ❤️ Learn more 👉 https://t.co/XY436bNHnT
#MicrosoftAITourSouthAfrica #MicrosoftAITourJHB @MSFTEnable @hboelman @hminto @jennylayfluffy @chanezonfr @juliendubois @donasarkar @elsabehart
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Delighted to join @stephenctimms and other ambassadors for a welcome update. Partnership between govt, disabled people’s organisations and business by industry has to be the only way for us to make progress on structural inclusion. Thanks to @DWPgovuk and @cabinetofficeuk hosting
We’re making sure disabled people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why Minister for Social Security and Disability, @stephenctimms, joined the Disability and Access Ambassadors to hear how they are championing accessibility and disabled customers.
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