iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

On my podcast. Loneliness hits neurodivergent people hard and mainstream apps often miss the mark. Holly Fowler built Wable to connect dates, friends, and jobs with safety and support baked in. Would you try a platform built for unmasking? buff.ly/sY4ZFpO #TechNews

Podcast cover image on a black background. On the left, Antonio Vieira Santos, a man with short grey hair, glasses and light stubble, wears headphones and a blue button-up shirt and smiles. On the right, Holly Fowler, a woman with long blonde hair and a dark grey t-shirt, looks at the camera and speaks. Between them, large white capital letters read "Building Confident Leaders", with the word "Confident" on a purple bar.

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António @akwyz.com · 02/10/2026

I started a new podcast titled “License to Act". In our first episode, we spoke with Derek Hickey to unpack what it takes for organisations to move from assisted AI to agentic AI without losing governance, trust, or direction. buff.ly/guwwfhF

Fundo preto com o título em branco em letras maiúsculas "LICENSE TO ACT", quatro círculos cinza em sequência à esquerda e, à direita, um círculo branco com um orifício de fechadura, e a legenda inferior "AI · REGULATED INDUSTRIES".

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António @akwyz.com · 01/10/2026

Singapore launches government dating app as birth rate plunges. The city-state’s hands-on government helps with housing, health care, marriage, having kids and retirement. Add dating to the list. buff.ly/jCtOoT4

Two people holding hands walk down a city sidewalk together, passing other pedestrians and street-side greenery while one carries a white tote bag.

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António @akwyz.com · 30/09/2026

Holly Fowler was a radio host in Melbourne. Then she built Wable, an app for neurodivergent people to find dates, friends and inclusive jobs. Hear her story on my AXSChat podcast. #neurodiversity buff.ly/sY4ZFpO

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António @akwyz.com · 28/09/2026

Public toilets aren’t an afterthought—they’re essential infrastructure. In my conversation with inclusive design researcher Gail Ramster, we explore how thoughtful design and better access can help more people take part in public life. buff.ly/VQwhX5r #TechNews

Gail, Neil, and Antonio are smiling in a split-screen video call, suggesting a conversation about inclusive design, with the headline prominently displayed at the bottom: "DESIGNING FOR EVERYONE".

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António @akwyz.com · 24/09/2026

A clip from my podcast. Most apps hide what they know about you. Lumin shows you the list, lets you change it, and gives you control over your data. What should an app remember about you? #Privacy #DataOwnership #ProductDesign

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António @akwyz.com · 23/09/2026

California lawmakers look to curb use of ‘emotional AI’ at work buff.ly/iyvaThW #TechNews #FutureOfWork

A graphic of a human body with a computer screen head.

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António @akwyz.com · 17/09/2026

Meta to Ditch Google Chat for Slack, Citing AI Agent Capabilities. Google Chat is ineffective and fails to enhance collaboration. This decision is simply logical. buff.ly/Zdpvd8p

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António @akwyz.com · 07/09/2026

Japan has no web accessibility law, yet the challenges sound eerily familiar worldwide: stakeholder buy-in, checklist culture, and burnout. What would you change first in your org to make accessibility real? Listen and reply? buff.ly/Ff2Cy3N

A four-panel graphic featuring portraits of Antonio and Makoto alongside the message "Progress Over Perfection" and a step-by-step digital accessibility (A11y) journey.

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António @akwyz.com · 06/09/2026

How Japan Is Rethinking Web Accessibility Without Laws. My interview with Makoto Ueki. buff.ly/Ff2Cy3N #TechNews

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António @akwyz.com · 04/09/2026

My article on LinkedIn. Hugging Face the "Switzerland for AI" is being acquired by NVIDIA for $12.93 billion. Where does Europe stands? lnkd.in/p/ej6g84G9

A cartoon of Antonio cutting a baguette- AI created

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António @akwyz.com · 01/09/2026

Nobody actually wants to read a 2,000-word software manual. buff.ly/i8S3a4t #TechNews

Ficha de avaliação de cannabis em prancheta para registrar variedade, produtor, data, forma e método de consumo, perfil de terpenos, roda de aroma/sabor, efeitos e classificação, com ramos secos posicionados ao lado.

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António @akwyz.com · 31/08/2026

Europe’s 32 Million Micro-Enterprises Are Getting More Productive: Trends, AI Adoption Gaps, and Growth Barriers By Antonio Santos • Analysis & Policy Insights Key Takeaways Unmatched Economic Scale: Micro-enterprises ( antoniosantos.blog/2026/08/31/10065

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António @akwyz.com · 21/08/2026

From our latest podcast. We spoke with disability inclusion consultant Deb Dagit to get specific about what actually helps employees with disabilities thrive at work and what quietly blocks them, even inside well-meaning companies. buff.ly/uj063Nu #TechNews

Split-screen video call with a Neil on the left and a Deb on the right, both smiling. The text at the bottom reads, “MANAGERS DRIVE CHANGE,” with “CHANGE” highlighted in yellow.

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António @akwyz.com · 16/08/2026

Several European countries are discussing bans on smart glasses over privacy concerns. The European Data Protection Board commissioned a report on whether the devices are "socially acceptable. www.linkedin.com/posts/antoniov…

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António @akwyz.com · 14/08/2026

Private equity firm Silver ‌Lake is in talks to acquire Workday opens new tab in a deal that would rank among the largest software buyouts in history, according to people familiar with the matter. www.rte.ie/news/busines...

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António @akwyz.com · 11/08/2026

How The European Parliament Can Make Accessibility Real? On my most recent podcast, we spoke with Katrin Langensiepen, a Greens Member of the European Parliament, to discuss candidly what disability representation looks like in EU policymaking. buff.ly/H6hdPpc

Neil, Debra and Antonio smiling in side-by-side video windows, with the headline "DISABILITY NEEDS REPRESENTATION" in white and yellow at the bottom, highlighting the importance of representation for people with disabilities.

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António @akwyz.com · 11/08/2026

Most AI tools do 100 things “okay.” Lumin focuses on one: doing email by voice reliably enough for blind and low vision users to trust it. That bar changes everything. What’s one task you wish AI nailed perfectly? buff.ly/n7a3X6v #TechNews #AI

Editorial discussion about "Trustworthy AI for WORK": Sriram and Antonio in black and white portraits with purple outlines looking at each other, central headline highlighted and caption "Co-designed with blind users for focus".

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António @akwyz.com · 04/08/2026

My latest podcast: A Blind Founder Builds An AI Assistant buff.ly/o3zkct2

A laptop screen shows a video call with three people: Antonio with glasses and headphones, a Neil with short dark hair, and Debra with gray curly hair, each in separate frames.

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António @akwyz.com · 21/07/2026

The European Commission published its final guidelines on transparency obligations under Article 50 of the Artificial Intelligence Act. 12 days before the 2 August deadline. www.linkedin.com/posts/antoniov…

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António @akwyz.com · 18/07/2026

On my podcast. AI is rewriting job descriptions, regulators are getting sharper, and accessibility teams are being asked to prove value faster than ever. buff.ly/g3Z1hBR #TechNews

Debra, Neil and Antonio are shown in a video call, with books and pictures in the background. Text at the bottom reads: “ACCESSIBILITY AT A CROSSROADS.”.

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António @akwyz.com · 11/07/2026

The CIA’s First Failed Coup foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/10/cia… foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/10/cia…

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António @akwyz.com · 09/07/2026

My latest podcast: A wheelchair user got stuck on a cruise ship for 24 hours because “everyone cared, but nobody knew what to do.” That gap is exactly what WelcoMe fixes. Listen now then tell us: where has “execution” failed you most? buff.ly/IsoKD8W

Antonio and Gavin talking, one wearing headphones, with the words "Better Guest Experience" in bold white and green text between them on a dark background.

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António @akwyz.com · 06/07/2026

Is Berlin about to go from conservative to hard-left? euobserver.com/225978/is-berl… euobserver.com/225978/is-berl…

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António @akwyz.com · 03/07/2026

iPhone Ultra vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: How the New 4:3 Display Layouts Compare www.geeky-gadgets.com/iphone-ultra-f…

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António @akwyz.com · 29/06/2026

On my podcast - Event planners ask speakers about dietary needs, but forget access needs. That gap quietly excludes millions. We talk captions, tech, venues, budgets, and the European Accessibility Act. Press play then reply: what should every event ask first? buff.ly/ZmgbPk0 #Accessibility

A promotional graphic divided into three vertical panels featuring close-up screenshots of three women from a video call. From left to right: Shani Dhanda, looking toward the camera with a gentle expression; Catherine Grinyer, smiling broadly with red lipstick and wearing white earbuds; and Orla Pearson, wearing large, thick-framed black glasses and looking forward with a serious expression. Across the bottom of the image, bold capital text on a dark gradient background reads: "ACCESSIBLE EVENTS" in bright yellow, followed by "MATTER" in white.

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António @akwyz.com · 27/06/2026

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António @akwyz.com · 22/06/2026

Majority of Britons Say Brexit Was a Mistake as Rejoin Campaigns Gain Momentum particle.news/share/eQcxQ

Rejoin the EU. Brexit failed.
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António @akwyz.com · 20/06/2026

Ronaldinho comes out of retirement and signs for new club in Italy. trndr.co.uk/ronaldinho-c...

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António @akwyz.com · 20/06/2026

AI’s Data‑Centre Boom Runs Up Against Power, Water and Permitting Limits particle.news/share/COqVe

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António @akwyz.com · 20/06/2026

The $1 billion game that says AI can’t replace human creativity particle.news/share/Fa_XN

A a woman with their arms behind her back

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António @akwyz.com · 20/06/2026

Update- U.S. Export Order Forces Anthropic to Disable Its Two Flagship AI Models particle.news/share/j3Zh6

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António @akwyz.com · 20/06/2026

AI Model Helps Clinicians Find 18 New Diagnoses in Boston Children’s Study particle.news/share/ayCTi

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António @akwyz.com · 18/06/2026

German technology giant Bosch settled a case with the US Department of Commerce for supplying $72 million-worth of sensor products and software subject to export restrictions to Huawei. www.mobileworldlive.com/north-americ...

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António @akwyz.com · 18/06/2026

Irish humour from a carlsberg advert. "I was simply trying to find a new hot yoga class..! Three Dublin tech workers from a U.S. multinational have wondered out of the Grand Canal Dock area and have become lost in Dublin.

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António @akwyz.com · 16/06/2026

The Internet of Things. A toilet seat that goes to you. Imagine this thing is hacked.💩

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António @akwyz.com · 16/06/2026

Stanford graduates walk out on Google CEO commencement speech.

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António @akwyz.com · 16/06/2026

France to spend €655m on AI and a single chatbot for the whole civil service. A sovereign assistant for around a million state employees is the centrepiece of Sebastien Lecornu’s latest funding pledge. thenextweb.com/news/france-...

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António @akwyz.com · 16/06/2026

France’s intelligence service is dropping Palantir for a homegrown rival thenextweb.com/news/frances...

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António @akwyz.com · 16/06/2026

On my podcast - AI is blurring the line between accessibility and personalization. Screen readers, captions, “one console” workflows, and the privacy trade-offs nobody can ignore. Tap play. Are you ready for AI that adapts to you? buff.ly/ovDbbZf

Antonio and Megan.
Tag: AI and personalization

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António @akwyz.com · 15/06/2026

On my podcast: A theme park built for disability inclusion from the ground up, and it’s for everyone. Morgan’s Wonderland shows what “ultra-accessible” really means, from rides to hiring. Want the blueprint for inclusive design? buff.ly/IgwSgpx #Accessibility

Sharon and Antonio. Both wearing glasses.
Tag: Accessibility Innovations

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António @akwyz.com · 15/06/2026

On my podcast: How Amazon Builds Workplace Accessibility For 1.5 Million Employees buff.ly/ovDbbZf #Accessibility

Antonio and Megan. Both wear glasses. Tag: AI and Inclusion

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António @akwyz.com · 13/06/2026

Musk faces backlash after amplifying anti-immigrant posts amid Belfast violence. A WIRED investigation traced the coordination to transnational Active Club and Youth Club networks. UK leaders and regulator Ofcom condemned online encouragement of unrest. particle.news/share/tI7t2

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António @akwyz.com · 12/06/2026

Corporate lobbying in the European Union hits record €382m amid deregulation wave, new research finds. euobserver.com/221065/corpo...

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António @akwyz.com · 10/06/2026

Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning Debuts Trailer With Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg buff.ly/1yuxxMM

A split image showing three people: on the left, a serious man in a suit and tie; in the center, a woman with long brown hair looking ahead; and on the right, a man with tousled hair in a striped shirt looking intent.

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António @akwyz.com · 10/06/2026

Anthropic Releases Claude Fable 5, a Guardrailed Public Version of Mythos particle.news/share/hzD2p

A collage of colorful butterflies arranged in a spiral against a beige background, with overlaid text at the bottom reading: “Anthropic announced Claude Fable 5 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, making a Mythos-class model available to developers through the Claude API and staged subscription access.”

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António @akwyz.com · 10/06/2026

On my podcast: We jumped from crawling to running with AI and skipped literacy. How do you tell what’s correct when content looks real and AI can hallucinate? Hear the practical framing shift and the policy debate. What’s your rule for verifying info? buff.ly/3qt4qYa

Antonio and a Julie appear on a video call, each in their own room. Text on the image reads “AI-powered assistive tech” with "assistive" highlighted in yellow.

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António @akwyz.com · 08/06/2026

Billions spent and hypothetical returns: the AI boom explained with six charts, Expenditure is growing fast and consumer take-up accelerating. But alarm bells are sounding. buff.ly/EfnwDRI

A large, modern industrial building with solar panels on the roof is seen at sunset, surrounded by roads and warehouses, with a city skyline in the distance under a hazy sky.

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António @akwyz.com · 08/06/2026

UK companies are rebranding automation as AI to ride the tech trend, with PR firms noting firms stretch definitions to appear as AI specialists. Communications execs complain that leaders in low-tech sectors or those using automation, not generative AI, demand pitches as AI companies buff.ly/JRRWE4E

A smiling young woman hugs a humanoid robot in a busy indoor space, while two other young adults watch and one takes a photo with a phone. There are more people and displays visible in the background.

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António @akwyz.com · 05/06/2026

‘Brilliant’: US public cheers dancing Unitree robots while Congress looks to ban them. Eight Unitree G1 humanoid robots performed an elaborate dance routine on America’s Got Talent, alongside a Chinese dancer from Sichuan buff.ly/p7vw2S3

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