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Embracing AI as Assistive Technology: Lessons from the Disability Community 💡 In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, AI stands out as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize how we live and work. However, as we integrate AI into various aspects of our lives, it's crucial to ensure that these systems truly serve our needs and empower us. The disability community has long been at the forefront of navigating and leveraging assistive technologies. Their experiences provide invaluable insights into how AI can be developed and used to enhance human capabilities while keeping people at the center. 🔹 Learning from Experience: By understanding the challenges and triumphs of the disability community, we can better design AI systems that are inclusive, intuitive, and beneficial for all. 🔹 People in the Driver’s Seat: It's essential to prioritize user control and adaptability in AI, ensuring that individuals remain in command of how these technologies are applied in their lives. 🔹 Empathy and Innovation: Combining empathy with innovation can lead to AI solutions that are not only technically advanced but also deeply human-centric. As we move forward, let's champion AI as an assistive technology that enhances our abilities, respects our autonomy, and brings out the best in humanity; put people in the driver's seat and create an AI-powered future that works for everyone! 💪✨ #AI #AssistiveTechnology #Inclusion #diversity #culture #Innovation #Empowerment #DisabilityCommunity #TechForGood #MicrosoftAdvocate https://lnkd.in/epEzTm7V

Disability community has long wrestled with ‘helpful’ technologies – lessons for everyone in dealing with AI

Disability community has long wrestled with ‘helpful’ technologies – lessons for everyone in dealing with AI

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AI should be a superpower for everyone. Really good points. Agreed, learning from the disability community is key to making that happen.

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