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Josh Miele: Amazon’s resident MacArthur Fellow

MacArthur Fellow joins Amazon. Josh Miele is building AI accessibility tools that could reshape how 1 billion disabled users interact with technology.

Reporting by Amazon Science 1 min brief
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Amazon's hire of accessibility expert Josh Miele signals the tech giant's strategic focus on inclusive AI development, potentially opening massive underserved markets while driving innovation in adaptive technology.

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  1. Josh Miele is a MacArthur Fellow

  2. Focus on accessibility for people with disabilities

  3. Working at Amazon on science initiatives

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Publisher excerpt: Miele has merged a lifelong passion for science with a mission to make the world more accessible for people with disabilities.
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