HOW THE KING OF USABILITY BECAME VULNERABLE TO NAIVE TECH OPTIMISM

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Jakob Nielsen, co-founder of Nielsen Norman Group, recently suggested AI could solve accessibility, sparking controversy and tech optimism reminiscent of Silicon Valley's dream of personalized user interfaces. Nielsen's view might suit high-maturity companies but ignores progress made in accessibility. Despite AI's potential, relying too much on it without addressing fundamental issues undermines ongoing efforts and the needs of vulnerable users.