Could Artificial Intelligence Help “Crip” and Redefine Sexual Health Education for Disabled People? Exploring Ethical and Practical Possibilities
摘要
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has opened new possibilities in the realm of sexual health education, offering personalized, accessible, and potentially stigma-free spaces for learning. However, the potential of AI to “crip” sexual health education—meaning to center disabled experiences, needs, and voices—has been largely unexplored. This paper critically examines how AI could redefine sexual health education for disabled individuals, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, by addressing both practical and ethical concerns. AI technologies can enhance educational content by making it more inclusive and tailored to the specific needs of disabled people, ensuring they are active participants in their sexual health learning. AI can also offer real-time features like sign language interpretation, captioning, and customizable content to accommodate diverse communication needs. Yet, the integration of AI into sexual health education raises critical ethical issues, including concerns about bias in AI systems, the privacy of sensitive data, and the autonomy of disabled users. These technologies risk perpetuating ableism or oversimplifying complex sexual health topics, potentially undermining the empowerment they seek to provide. This paper explores these concerns while also considering how AI could foster autonomy by offering personalized, confidential spaces for sexual health education. It argues for a more inclusive and responsible use of AI that considers the unique barriers disabled people face and emphasizes the need for ongoing evaluation and human oversight to ensure AI systems are ethical, accessible, and empowering.