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Associated Press
30-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
GPT AI Corporation, Inc. Declares "Websites are a thing of the past" with Launch of EdGPT.ai Platform for Educational Institutions
Buena Park, CA July 29, 2025 --( )-- Educational institutions from preschools to universities adopt AI-powered communication platform that eliminates traditional website barriers, GPT AI Corporation, Inc. today announced the launch of an advanced conversational AI platform specifically designed for educational institutions, while declaring that 'websites are a thing of the past' based on comprehensive research showing widespread website accessibility failures. The announcement comes as the 2025 WebAIM Million study reveals that 94.8% of the top one million websites contain accessibility barriers, with educational institutions particularly affected by communication challenges that traditional websites fail to address. Research Validates Website Communication Crisis According to the WebAIM Million 2025 report, which analyzed the top 1,000,000 websites globally, 94.8% of home pages had detected Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) failures. The study found 50,960,288 distinct accessibility errors across the analyzed websites, averaging 51 errors per page. 'The data clearly shows that traditional websites systematically fail users,' said Aftab Jiwani, Founder of GPT AI Corporation, Inc. 'When 94.8% of websites contain accessibility barriers and users encounter errors on 1 in every 24 website elements, it's evident that websites are a thing of the past.' The WebAIM research indicates that users with disabilities encounter accessibility errors on 4.1% of all home page elements, creating significant barriers to information access. The most common failures include low contrast text affecting 79.1% of pages, missing alternative text for images on 55.5% of pages, and missing form input labels on 48.2% of pages. Educational Sector Faces Unique Communication Challenges Educational institutions experience particular communication difficulties, with administrative staff spending 15-20 hours weekly answering repetitive questions about schedules, policies, and procedures that should be accessible through digital channels. Research indicates that 73% of parents will not return to a school website after experiencing poor usability. The communication gap becomes more pronounced during non-business hours, with 68% of school information requests going unanswered for over 24 hours, leaving families frustrated and disconnected from essential school information. Platform Addresses Educational Communication Needs The platform serves educational institutions across all levels, from preschools through higher education, including both public and private sectors. The platform replaces traditional website navigation with conversational AI that provides instant, accessible responses to common inquiries. Early implementation results demonstrate measurable improvements in educational communication efficiency. Initial school users report a 65% reduction in administrative phone calls and a 75% improvement in prospective family engagement. The platform provides 24/7 accessibility, addressing the communication gaps that occur when school offices are closed. Comprehensive Educational Spectrum Coverage The platform addresses specific communication needs across different educational levels: Preschool and early childhood centers utilize the technology to handle parent inquiries about daily schedules, pickup procedures, meal programs, and developmental policies without requiring staff intervention for routine questions. Elementary schools implement the platform to address homework policies, lunch menus, after-school programs, and classroom procedures, reducing the administrative burden on school staff while improving parent access to information. Middle schools leverage the technology for complex scheduling questions, extracurricular activities, and academic policies as students transition to more independent learning environments. High schools utilize the platform for graduation requirements, college preparation information, athletic eligibility, and career planning guidance, reducing pressure on guidance counselors while providing immediate student and parent support. Higher education institutions, including community colleges, universities, and graduate schools, implement the technology to address admissions requirements, financial aid information, course catalogs, campus services, and academic policies for prospective students, current students, parents, and faculty. Technology Addresses Website Accessibility Failures The platform utilizes Generative Pre-trained Transformer technology specifically configured for educational communication. Unlike traditional websites that present static information through complex navigation structures, the conversational AI system understands educational context and provides personalized responses based on user needs. The technology directly addresses the accessibility failures identified in the WebAIM Million 2025 study by providing 100% accessible interfaces that eliminate navigation requirements and offer unlimited personalization capabilities. This approach removes the barriers that affect 94.8% of traditional websites. Implementation Results Demonstrate Effectiveness Educational institutions implementing the platform report significant operational improvements: Administrative efficiency increases through an 80% reduction in repetitive staff inquiries, allowing educational professionals to focus on direct student support rather than answering routine questions. Parent engagement improves with 24/7 instant support capabilities, enabling families to access information about schedules, policies, events, and procedures regardless of office hours. Communication accessibility reaches 100% compliance, eliminating the barriers that affect nearly 95% of traditional websites according to the WebAIM research. Response time improvements provide immediate answers to replace the 24-48 hour email response delays common in educational settings. Privacy and Security Compliance The platform maintains educational privacy standards by utilizing only publicly available information from school websites and approved materials. The system complies with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements while providing comprehensive communication capabilities without compromising student privacy. Implementation Process Designed for Educational Environments Educational institutions can implement the platform through a streamlined process that recognizes the unique operational requirements of schools. The setup involves entering the current school website URL, allowing to automatically gather necessary information. Additional school data, including handbooks, calendars, policies, and staff directories, can be uploaded to the knowledge base, enabling the school's conversational AI site to become operational within minutes. Risk-Free Evaluation for Educational Institutions GPT AI Corporation, Inc. offers educational institutions free trial periods specifically designed for school evaluation cycles. This approach allows administrators to assess the platform's effectiveness before making financial commitments, reducing barriers to adoption while demonstrating the advantages of conversational AI over traditional website communication. Market Impact on Educational Communication The launch represents a comprehensive approach to addressing educational website communication failures. By targeting the specific needs of educational institutions across all levels and sectors, the platform demonstrates that website accessibility and usability problems span the entire educational spectrum. The platform's focus on educational communication recognizes that schools have unique requirements that generic website solutions cannot adequately address. Each educational level faces distinct communication challenges that require specialized approaches while maintaining the conversational intelligence that eliminates traditional website barriers. About GPT AI Corporation, Inc. GPT AI Corporation, Inc. specializes in developing conversational AI platforms designed for specific industry sectors. The company operates multiple vertical-specific solutions including for educational institutions, for legal services, for accounting practices, for tax preparation services, for business transaction facilitation, and for general business applications. Each platform addresses unique communication challenges faced by its respective industry while providing the conversational intelligence that makes traditional websites obsolete across all sectors. Availability and Access Educational institutions interested in moving beyond traditional website limitations can access the platform at The platform demonstrates how conversational AI technology eliminates communication barriers while building stronger educational communities. Media Contact: Janet Cardines GPT AI Corporation, Inc. Media Relations Website: Email: [email protected] Contact Information: GPT AI Corporation Janet Cardines 650-399-9727 Contact via Email Read the full story here: GPT AI Corporation, Inc. 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Business Standard
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
BrowserStack Launches Accessibility Design Toolkit to Shift Accessibility Left
PRNewswire Dublin [Ireland], July 23: BrowserStack, the world's leading software testing platform, today announced the launch of its Accessibility Design Toolkit, a Figma plugin that helps design teams build accessible products right from the design stage. Figma plugin powered by BrowserStack's proprietary Spectra™ Rule Engine, prevents up to 40% of accessibility issues before development even begins. BrowserStack's collaboration with WebAIM on the 2025 WebAIM Million report reveals the scope of the problem: 94.8% of one million analyzed homepages had at least one WCAG failure, with color contrast and missing alt text issues ranking among the top two--both preventable during design. The findings underscore the urgency to start designing with accessibility in mind. With over 8,800 ADA lawsuits filed in 2024 and the European Accessibility Act now in effect, teams are under growing pressure to meet accessibility standards, yet most still address these issues after launch, when fixes become harder and more expensive. "Teams have lacked the tools to catch accessibility issues early, even though most originate in the design phase," said Nakul Aggarwal, Co-founder and CTO at BrowserStack. "Our toolkit addresses this by empowering designers to resolve up to 40% of these issues directly within Figma." Powered by BrowserStack's proprietary Spectra™ Rule Engine, the Accessibility Design Toolkit helps shift accessibility left and enables design teams to: * Instantly scan Figma design files for color contrast, touch target size, spacing issues, and more * Auto-detect UI components, validate against WCAG standards, and auto-annotate with ARIA roles * Get AI-powered suggestions to add alt text, fix heading structure, and improve keyboard focus order * Generate developer-ready handoffs with built-in accessibility specs and clear annotations The Accessibility Design Toolkit is a part of BrowserStack's all-in-one accessibility suite and is now available to all Figma users, integrating seamlessly into existing workflows. About BrowserStack BrowserStack is the world's leading software testing platform, powered by AI to help developers and QA teams deliver quality software at speed. Trusted by over 50,000 teams, including Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, BrowserStack powers more than three million tests every day across 21 global data centers. The platform gives teams instant access to over 30,000 real devices and browsers. Founded in 2011, BrowserStack is a privately held company backed by Accel, Bond, and Insight Partners. For more information, visit
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How to scale your website's digital accessibility: A comprehensive approach to maximize compliance
The internet wasn't built with accessibility (i.e., everyone) in mind. In its early days, it was chaotic—blinking text, auto-playing music, and little navigation. While web design and user experiences have evolved, accessibility remains an afterthought for many businesses. Even today, millions of people encounter daily barriers online: a checkout button they can't reach, a form they can't complete, a video they can't hear. Beyond creating usable experiences for all users, digital accessibility is also a legal requirement. Regulations like the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG, set clear compliance standards, yet many organizations struggle to keep up. With websites constantly evolving, accessibility can't be a one-time fix—it requires ongoing monitoring, fixes, expertise, and an approach that scales, AudioEye reports. Despite growing awareness and legal requirements, the internet remains frustratingly out of reach for millions of users. Nearly 96% of the top one million homepages analyzed in the 2024 WebAIM Million report contained detectable accessibility issues. That means broken experiences, inaccessible content, and everyday frustrations for people who rely on assistive technology to browse, shop, and interact online. For businesses, the challenge isn't just about fixing what's broken—it's about keeping up. Websites are living, evolving systems, constantly updated with new content, design elements, and features. Without a structured approach to accessibility, even well-intentioned efforts can fall short, leaving gaps that impact usability and compliance. Ensuring digital accessibility involves more than just checking a box for compliance. It requires addressing a range of common yet critical issues that hinder usability. AudioEye's 2025 Digital Accessibility Index, a comprehensive analysis of digital accessibility compliance of 15,000 websites, found an average of 297 accessibility issues per page. Most of these issues can be tied to one of the following: Non-descriptive links – Over 80% of websites contain vague or ambiguous links, making navigation difficult for screen reader users. Missing alt text – 38% of images lack appropriate alt descriptions, preventing users with visual impairments from understanding essential content. Form labeling issues – 35% of pages contain forms lacking clear labels or instructions, making navigation difficult for users who depend on assistive technology to interact with essential site functions. To address these challenges effectively, businesses need a scalable, proactive, and multi-layered approach—one that combines automation, human expertise, and continuous monitoring. The only way to achieve lasting accessibility is to use a multi-layered approach that blends AI-driven automation, human expertise, and proactive testing. This gold standard ensures businesses don't just fix issues today—but build accessibility into their long-term digital strategy. 1. Automation technology AI-powered automation serves as a critical first step, scanning websites to detect common accessibility barriers and applying real-time fixes for issues like missing alt text, poor color contrast, and ambiguous link descriptions. This technology helps businesses quickly address widespread accessibility challenges, improving usability at scale. However, automation alone isn't enough. Research shows that automated tools can only detect about 30-60% of WCAG issues, and even the best tools can only automatically fix about half of those issues. That's why a truly effective accessibility strategy integrates both AI-driven efficiency and human expertise. 2. Human expertise to catch what AI misses Some accessibility issues require a nuanced understanding of accessibility professionals and individuals who rely on assistive technology daily. Expert fixes help identify areas that automation alone might miss, such as contextual errors in navigation, form usability, or assistive technology compatibility. By combining automation with human expertise, organizations can efficiently address high-impact accessibility challenges, improve compliance, and create more accessible digital experiences. 3. Continuous monitoring and testing during development For developers who prefer to own their digital accessibility programs from the start, integrating accessibility checks directly into the design and development workflow utilizing accessibility testing tools can help them find and fix issues before they hit live environments. In doing so, organizations can reduce long-term compliance risks, avoid costly retroactive fixes, and improve overall site performance. Accessibility isn't just a legal requirement—it's a business imperative. Companies that embed accessibility into their digital strategy will reduce legal risk, improve customer experience, and future-proof their business. A scalable, sustainable approach—one that combines AI automation, expert oversight, and continuous monitoring—is the only way to keep up with evolving regulations and user expectations. The companies that take action now will be the ones that lead the way—delivering seamless, accessible experiences while staying ahead of compliance requirements. This story was produced by AudioEye and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
