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KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press LINK: People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously Excerpt: Becky Litvintchouk didn’t think she’d be able to manage the mountain of tasks needed to become an entrepreneur. Every other part of her life has been overwhelming because of ADHD, which can […]
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As part of the Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series, the Access Board is holding public hearings with members of the disability community, Federal Agency AI leaders, and AI practitioners. This series stems from the Board’s Memorandum of Understanding with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and the […]
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LINK: 2024 AI and Mental Health Mental health is a vast and growing worldwide problem. Because it can affect people at a young age, they will often need treatment and support for many years. During that long period, they will be unable to participate to their full potential in society. This explains why, in addition […]
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(The Lighthouse for the Blind Inc.). WEBINAR LINK: https://thelighthousefortheblindinc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B0c1F0SoQpiM1F4k_WYKGg#/registration Join The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Webinar Team as we explore several new tools that leverage the power of artificial intelligence. We’ll describe and demonstrate the new Be My Eyes app for Windows, the recent interactive updates to JAWS Picture Smart with generative AI, the […]
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By Alyson Klein — May 13, 2024 Education Week LINK: The Pros and Cons of AI in Special Education Excerpt: Special education teachers fill out mountains of paperwork, customize lessons for students with a wide range of learning differences, and attend hours of bureaucratic meetings. It’s easy to see why it would be tempting to […]
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LINK: https://www.ai2-research.org/symposium.html Given the current global climate that manifests in the over-reliance on AI systems and the AI impacts on education, public health, state policies, AI use in wars and conflicts, and recognizing the need for more oversight and guidelines on AI development and use, we welcome papers that center the voices and experiences of […]
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Georgia van Toorn LINK: https://apo.org.au/node/326312?ref=disabilitydebrief.org Publisher ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, Data Justice Lab Algorithmic decision-making (ADM) poses urgent concerns regarding the rights and entitlements of people with disability from all walks of life. As ADM systems become increasingly embedded in government decision-making processes, there is a heightened risk of harm, […]
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Nature, By Amanda Heidt LINK: ‘Without these tools, I’d be lost’: how generative AI aids in accessibility A rush to place barriers around the use of artificial intelligence in academia could disproportionately affect those who stand to benefit most. Excerpt: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools — including chatbots such as ChatGPT, image generators such as Midjourney […]
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Hello Everyone, We are writing to inform you that the Teach Access Grants application deadline has been extended! Last week some applicants had technical issues submitting their materials and in recognition of that we are offering more time to complete and submit your application. If you would like to submit an application to be considered […]
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Dwarkesh Patel Asked Ilya Sutskever (Chief Scientist of OpenAI) about:
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