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Transforming Perceptions: Exploring the Multifaceted Potential of Generative AI for People With Cognitive
Dorit Hadar Souval1, Yuval Haber2, Amir Tal3
1Max Stern Academic College of Emek Yezreel, Tel Adashim, Israel.
JMIR Neurotechnology
|May 11, 2026
Summary
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can redefine personhood and inclusion for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Realizing this potential requires inclusive development and societal shifts to address biases and ethical considerations.
Area of Science:
- Artificial Intelligence Ethics
- Disability Studies
- Computer Science
Background:
- Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) offers new possibilities for redefining personhood and cognitive disability.
- It has the potential to enhance societal inclusion and participation for individuals with cognitive disabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore GenAI's transformative potential in reshaping perceptions of cognitive disability.
- To examine how GenAI can dismantle societal barriers and promote social participation for individuals with cognitive disabilities.
Main Methods:
- A critical review of literature from disability studies, AI ethics, and computer science.
- Integration of insights from disability theories and philosophy of technology.
- Analysis focused on GenAI as a social mirror and a cognitive partner.
Main Results:
- Proposes a theoretical framework for GenAI's impact on cognitive disability perceptions.
- Introduces GenAI as a "social mirror" reflecting biases and a "cognitive copilot" for personalized assistance.
- Presents a protocol for developing tailored AI systems for individuals with cognitive disabilities, emphasizing user involvement and ethics.
Conclusions:
- GenAI holds significant potential for inclusion and empowerment of individuals with cognitive disabilities.
- Realizing this potential necessitates changes in societal attitudes and AI development practices.
- Calls for interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership with the disability community for responsible GenAI implementation.
Keywords:
AI ethicsGenAIartificial intelligenceassistive technologycognitive disabilitycognitive disordercognitive partnercomputer sciencedigital healthdisability studyempowermentgenerative artificial intelligencehealth informaticsmachine learningmental healthneuroinformaticsneuroscienceneurotechnologysocial inclusionsocial mirrorsocial participationsocietal barriersuser involvementRelated Concept Videos
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