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Episode #131: The Unseen Bias: What AI Image Generators Are Hiding About Disability

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July 18, 2025 Tonya Wollum

Glaring Blind Spot With Disability Representation in AI

As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the vibrant history, diverse identities, and invaluable contributions of the disability community, it’s also a crucial moment to reflect on where society, including cutting-edge technology, still falls short. This year, my focus turns to the burgeoning field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its alarming shortcomings in accurately representing people with disabilities.