The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Access Board, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), and the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) marks a significant step towards ensuring that governments consider the risks and benefits of AI for people with disabilities. As governments work to improve accessibility, some stakeholders are optimistic about AI’s potential, while others highlight potential risks. The MOU aims to establish opportunities for relationship-building, identify solutions to accessibility barriers, and provide resources for safe and equitable AI creation and use. This historic partnership brings together government, industry, and community expertise to address AI’s impact on people with disabilities, with far-reaching implications for state governments and beyond.
Accessing the Future – AI Risks and Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Implementing AI in a responsible and accessible way is a shared effort across the federal government, intended to benefit people with disabilities — but also to ensure “safe and equitable AI use for everyone.”
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