July 9th, 2024, 7:00 am - July 9th, 2024, 8:00 am CDT
Host: Foundation on Artificial Intelligence and Disability
To address equity and accessibility, the Access Board was tasked with several actions in President Biden’s Executive Order on AI. The Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in May of 2024, with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) to ensure that the disability community is engaged and supported through education and resources related to AI. key element of the MOU is launching an informative and collaborative AI series that will include information sessions, public hearings, and sharing best practices.
The Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series kicked off an information session on July 9, 202. Attendees joined over Zoom, or watched the livestream of the session on the Access Board’s YouTube Channel. This session provided foundational information on Artificial Intelligence, the Executive Order requirements, and the risks and benefits of AI for people with disabilities.