Centering Disability in AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses both new opportunities for innovation and potential risks, particularly for people with disabilities and other marginalized groups. On November 6, 2023, the White House signed an Executive Order on AI regulation, which builds upon and references previous work done by the Administration. In particular, last year, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, which outlines five principles to guide the development and use of AI systems. Crucially, it highlights the importance of mitigating disability discrimination in these technologies – as does the Executive Order from November 6. Now, it is important to reflect on progress made as well as on areas of necessary improvement – there is still much to be done to ensure that disability rights are centered in AI policy discussions. This panel will examine how AI can amplify discrimination and privacy concerns for disabled people in high-stakes contexts like the criminal legal system, benefits determinations, and education. We will also take stock of the progress in how federal policymakers are addressing AI and disability, and map out advocacy priorities for 2024.

Speakers:

• Priscilla Mensah, Ford Foundation
• Maitreya Shah, Berkman-Klein Fellow
• Damien Patrick Williams, UNC Charlotte
• Carol Tyson, Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund
• Moderator: Ariana Aboulafia, Center for Democracy & Technology

With Opening Remarks from Judy Brewer, Assistant Director for Accessibility, Office of Science and Technology Policy, The White House.

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