AI is emerging as a powerful new sensory bridge for blind and low-vision individuals. Often described as “AI mirrors,” these systems translate visual information into language, enabling greater independence and access to the world. But when AI becomes a primary source of perception, questions of bias, accuracy, ethics, and privacy become critical. This article explores how AI is reshaping perception — and why responsible design must come first.

A reflective comparison of Miriam Cahn and Sofia Crespo that explores how discomfort, beauty, and AI shape the way value is judged in contemporary art, addressing common questions around authorship, visual appeal, and meaning without positioning one approach above the other.