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Verbit Releases AI Audio Description to Scale Accessibility Compliance

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January 14, 2026

Verbit Releases AI Audio Description to Scale Accessibility Compliance

Verbit Releases AI Audio Description to Scale Accessibility Compliance
Verbit announced the launch of AI Audio Description, a new automated feature designed to help organizations meet ADA Title II and Section 504 accessibility requirements. Audio description provides verbal narration of visual elements—such as actions, settings, and on-screen text—making video content accessible to blind and low-vision users. The AI-powered solution generates natural, time-synced English audio description aligned with WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 1.2.5, and is available standalone or bundled within Verbit's Campus Complete subscription. Optional human review is available for high-visibility content, delivered through Verbit's WCAG-compliant Smart Player.

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