006 - The Promise of AI: How Ari Used AI to Give His Brother Ben a Voice

In this episode of ai unprompted, hosts Ryan, Kevin, and Travis welcome Ari from NARBE House to discuss an inspiring journey of using AI to assist his brother, Ben, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder. Ari shares how he leveraged open-source tools and AI-powered solutions to create custom software, communication aids, and games that significantly improved Ben's quality of life. The discussion highlights the transformative impact of technology when combined with determination and love. Ari also talks about founding the NRB Foundation to help others in similar situations. This heartfelt conversation showcases the potential of AI to make meaningful, positive changes in people's lives.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:39 Meet Ari and NARBE House02:26 Ari's Brother Ben: A Journey with Tub4A04:45 Growing Up with Ben06:53 Family Dynamics and Moving Around08:52 Building a Life and a Home for Ben13:03 The Pandemic and Its Impact17:25 Developing the Communication App25:24 The Evolution of a Custom Solution25:32 Starting from Scratch: No Coding Experience25:53 Building the Interface: From Notepad to Visual Studio Code26:18 Creating a Custom Solution for Ben27:28 Daily Routine and Interface Usage28:39 Advanced Features: Predictive Text and Custom Keyboard33:42 The Power of Customization: Games and Entertainment36:24 Encouraging Others to Innovate39:19 Making Technology Accessible for All43:58 The Impact of Custom Solutions on Ben's Life44:45 Final Thoughts and Future Plans This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aiunprompted.substack.com