AI, Neuro-Inclusion and Inclusive Development in the Global South: A Governance Framework for Equitable Participation
TL;DR
An integrated framework for AI-enabled neuro-inclusion is proposed that places neurodiversity, accessibility, human autonomy, transparency, privacy, and participatory design at the center of responsible AI development.
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming education, employment, healthcare, mobility, communication, and public services, yet its benefits are not equally accessible to neurodivergent individuals, particularly in the Global South. Conventional digital inclusion approachesemphasizetechnologicalaccesswhileoftenoverlookingcognitiveaccessibility,sensory differences,communicationpreferences,anddiverse interactionpatterns.This manuscriptproposes an integrated framework for AI-enabled neuro-inclusion that places neurodiversity, accessibility, human autonomy, transparency, privacy, and participatory design at the center of responsible AI development. The framework connects technology design with institutional governance and measurable inclusion outcomes across education, employment, public services, and digital participation. It examines neuro-inclusive software development, AI-assisted sensory accessibility assessment, and accreditation-based standards as implementation mechanisms. Using India and the wider Global South as application contexts, the manuscript positions neuro-inclusion as a component of responsible innovation, equitable digital transformation, and sustainable human development
