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

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

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jeffw to disability · 9 months ago

Disabled people are experts in using – and designing – assistive technologies. They have lessons to offer everyone about keeping control when help is offered.

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