How Could Equality and Data Protection Law Shape AI Fairness for People with Disabilities?

This article examines the concept of 'AI fairness' for people with\ndisabilities from the perspective of data protection and equality law. This\nexamination demonstrates that there is a need for a distinctive approach to AI\nfairness that is fundamentally different to that used for other protected\ncharacteristics, due to the different ways in which discrimination and data\nprotection law applies in respect of Disability. We articulate this new agenda\nfor AI fairness for people with disabilities, explaining how combining data\nprotection and equality law creates new opportunities for disabled people's\norganisations and assistive technology researchers alike to shape the use of\nAI, as well as to challenge potential harmful uses.\n