A New Way to Know: Using Artificial Intelligence to Augment Learning in Students with Cognitive Disabilities

What does it mean to "know" something? What if that person who is often laughed at because they have an intellectual disability could become as smart or smarter than you. Would you be happy for them or think it's not fair? Suppose the same person was taking a test or interviewing for a job with you? What you know has been traditionally defined by the content of an individual's mind; artificial intelligence technology, or AI, has the potential to redefine the notion entirely. In no context are discussions of what it means to know more relevant than those surrounding individuals with cognitive disabilities, unique individuals who struggle with knowing daily. However, the emerging age of AI has opened up new opportunities – new ways for them to know what they've never had access to knowing before. This new way of knowing presents new opportunities and new potentials for them to live normal, independent lives. In A New Way to Know, Dr. Al Jones, Jr. explores the intersection between AI and cognitive disabilities, making an equity-based case for how AI's strategic integration into special education classrooms can revolutionize students' learning outcomes. Filled with refreshing ideas, A New Way to Know promises to spark lively discussions among parents, students, educators, and corporate stakeholders.