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Fifty blind veterans in Georgia got AI glasses that tell them what's in front of them

The Georgia Center for the Visually Impaired gave about 50 blind veterans free AI-powered smart glasses, made by Meta, at an event marking White Cane Safety Day. The Atlanta-based center also trains people to use them.

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Wearers can ask the glasses what's on their plate, have them read the mail or a prescription label, or get warned about obstacles. Small tasks like those add up to a lot more independence.

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