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CDT Report - Building A Disability-Inclusive AI Ecosystem: A Cross-Disability, Cross-Systems Analysis Of Best Practices
Center for Democracy & Technology PROJECT
About This Project
Summary
CDT’s Disability Rights in Technology Policy team and AAPD published a report providing recommendations for disabled community members, the private sector, & state/local/federal agencies on how to build a disability-inclusive AI ecosystem. The report (+ plain language version) focuses on ways algorithmic tech is implemented – & how to center people w/ disabilities – in the fields of employment, education, public benefits, info & comms tech, healthcare, transportation, and criminal legal system.
Goals & Objectives
People w/ disabilities interact w/ AI and algorithmic tech in every aspect of life. It’s vital they be able to maximize benefits while minimizing these tools’ harms. This report takes a multistakeholder approach & provides best practices to create an AI ecosystem that centers people w/ disabilities.
Results & Impact
This work illustrates the omnipresence of AI tools & their impact on people w/ disabilities, & provides recommendations to mitigate potential harms. The findings are a roadmap for tech + disability advocates, & was featured by leading outlets + presented at a preeminent disability & tech conference.
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