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DS Platform updates (July 16, ‘26)

Release notes for July 16, 2026 - an overview of DS Platform updates, improvements, and fixes across the product.

What’s improved

USER - CORE NUMERICAL REASONING ASSESSMENT

  • The CNRA now includes free-response questions alongside multiple-choice questions. Candidates may now be asked to enter their answer directly, rather than choosing from a set of options.

  • Both formats measure the same underlying numerical reasoning ability. The change gives the adaptive engine richer data to differentiate candidates and reduces the influence of guessing. Scores remain directly comparable.

USER - ACCESSIBILITY WIDGET

  • We've enhanced how interactive elements respond to keyboard focus and mouse hover throughout the platform. It's now clearer to see what's currently selected or active, which is especially helpful for keyboard users and anyone relying on assistive technology to navigate Deeper Signals.

  • Better screen reader support for dynamic, ARIA-driven, and live-updating content.

  • Clearer page structure and semantic markup to make navigation easier with assistive technology.

  • Improved color contrast for better readability.

  • Accessible labels added to icon-only buttons and controls.

  • More accessible dialog and modal behavior, including improved keyboard handling.

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