AI, communication aids and the challenge of authentic authorship – Whose line is it anyway‽

What is it about?

This paper reflects on the ethical challenges of integrating large language models (LLMs) into voice output communication aids (VOCAs). It raises concerns about message authorship and authenticity, drawing parallels with the discredited practice of facilitated communication. The authors caution against uncritical, technology-driven adoption of LLMs in VOCAs and advocate for user-centred, ethically informed design that supports meaningful, co-constructed communication.

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