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Blind Egyptian entrepreneur's AI app helps others 'see' the world

Published

18 August 2026

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opportunities

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AI & ML

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Egypt

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Read at reuters.com

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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Blind Egyptian entrepreneur Mark Morad developed ScribeMe, an AI-powered app integrated with Meta glasses that helps blind users perceive their environment through audio descriptions in 20 languages. The app, now used by thousands globally, enhances independence and accessibility for the visually impaired.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now tap into AI tools like ScribeMe integrated with Meta glasses to open new accessibility markets that standard screen readers miss. This is a chance to serve non-English-speaking users with advanced real-time perception aids.

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