The combination of AI with AT has provided many people with increased accessibility and tangible benefits. There are some people who share concerns and worries over the use of AI. The late-Stephen Hawking cautioned that, if implemented incorrectly, AI can spell the end of our human race. Yet, the benefits of AT devices powered by AI have been helpful and undeniable. This section will review the pros and cons of using AI with AT, along with exploring different AT devices within everyday settings.
Learning Objectives:
Review the benefits and risks of using AI with AT.
Explore different devices that use AI with AT within everyday settings.
When AT is developed to support people with complex needs, it can benefit society as a whole. There are technologies developed for people with disabilities currently being used by the general public. Designing products with universal accessibility as a main focus can help create products that contain more features, provide more flexibility, and ultimately impact more people.