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AI for Good Innovate for Impact

impairments) and multilingual communities. On-device AI capabilities, such as real-time
speech-to-text, image recognition description, and sign language recognition, help them
interact with the world more conveniently, participate in social activities, and access information
and resources. Due to the widespread use of smartphones, the features can benefit a broader 4.9: Accessibility
user group, narrowing the digital divide, fostering social inclusivity, and reducing inequalities
caused by disabilities or impairments.

Responsible Consumption and Production

The on-device AI approach reduces dependence on cloud servers, minimizing the energy
consumption required for data transmission and processing, aligning with the green and
environmentally friendly principles. This low-energy, high-efficiency computing method
reduces carbon emissions and supports sustainable development. Moreover, protecting user
privacy and preventing data abuse reflects the commitment to consumer rights. By providing
users with sustainable products and services, we advocate for more environmentally friendly
and responsible consumption model.

Use Case Status: The use case is part of a larger product development

Partners: China Foundation for Disabled Persons(CFDP) [9], China Association of Persons with
Visual Disabilities (CAPVD), Audiology Development Foundation of China(ADFC)

2�2 Benefits of the use case

Reduced Inequality: By offering AI-assisted features directly on mobile devices, the use
case enhances access to technology for underserved and marginalized groups, including
individuals with visual or hearing impairments and speakers of diverse languages. On-
device AI functionalities—such as real-time speech-to-text conversion, image recognition with
descriptive output, and sign language recognition—empower users to engage more easily
with their environment, participate in social life, and access critical information. Leveraging
the widespread availability of smartphones, these features reach a broader population, help
bridge the digital divide, and promote greater social inclusion by addressing barriers caused
by disability or language limitations.

Responsible Consumption and Production: The use of on-device AI reduces reliance on cloud-
based computing, thereby lowering the energy consumption associated with data transmission
and remote processing. This approach promotes environmental sustainability through energy-
efficient computing, ultimately contributing to lower carbon emissions. Additionally, by enabling
local data processing, the system upholds user privacy and helps prevent misuse of personal
data. These measures support a more responsible and sustainable technology consumption
model that aligns with environmentally friendly and user-respecting design principles.

2�3 Future Work

Enhance the application effects of on-device AI in empowering disabled individuals and smart
scenario and accelerate the process of sustainable development internationalization.

1. Technology Optimization and Product Innovation

Optimize on-device AI algorithms, focusing on improving model lightweighting and efficiency,
adapting to mobile phones with different hardware configurations. Integrate the latest

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