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A blind user tested an AI feature in the Be My Eyes app by asking how to improve the framing of a video. Instead of telling them how to adjust the camera, the AI responded, "Whoever is helping you, get them to crop this..." That single sentence revealed a deeper issue: the AI assumed a blind person couldn't perform the task independently. The author points out that AI learns from human language and behavior, so if society's biases portray people with disabilities as dependent, AI can unintentionally reinforce those same stereotypes. The concern extends beyond one awkward response. As AI becomes more integrated into daily life, these hidden assumptions could influence how apps are designed, the options they offer, and the opportunities they present to people with disabilities. The author's message is clear: AI should begin with the assumption that people with disabilities are capable and autonomous. Rather than automating society's biases, AI should help remove barriers and expand independence. This is a thought-provoking topic for our community because it raises an important question: How can we ensure AI empowers people with disabilities instead of reinforcing outdated assumptions about what they can or cannot do? Here is the link to the article: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1czVu93UUx/

I’m curious. When you hear the word "disability," do you think of a wheelchair or a panic attack? Be honest. Most of us have a 'default' image that pops up. Usually, it’s something visible. A cane, a ramp, or a blue parking permit. But here’s the thing. Roughly 80% of disabilities are completely invisible. We’re talking about chronic pain, neurodivergence, deaf people who lip-read, or someone managing a heart condition you’d never guess they had just by looking at them. It’s easy to judge someone for taking the elevator up one floor or using the 'accessible' stall when they look perfectly healthy. But that’s the gap we have to bridge. Just because you can't see the struggle doesn't mean it isn't there. I’m interested to see where this community stands on this. What was the very first thing you pictured when you read the title? No right or wrong answers here.

Please give a warm welcome to our newest Members, @Michelle Coman and @Veronica Hewitt. Veronica happens to be friend of mine from sunny San Diego. Looking forward to growing together in this community. Please visit the "Welcome" post that is pinned near the top, introduce yourselves and tell us your favorite flavor of ice cream.