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Four Swift Students Win Accessibility Awards Using AI Tools

May 7, 2026
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Four Swift Students Win Accessibility Awards Using AI Tools

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On May 7, 2026, Apple announced four Distinguished Winners from the global Swift Student Challenge for apps addressing accessibility issues. Gayatri Goundadkar's "Steady Hands" helps artists with tremors, Anton Baranov's "pitch coach" reduces presentation anxiety via AI feedback, Karen-Happuch Peprah Henneh's "Asuo" guides flood evacuation in Ghana, and Yoonjae Joung's project assists musicians playing without instruments. All five finalists will attend WWDC in June.

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