Generative AI as a Technology to Support Hearing-Impaired Students in Inclusive Programs of a Technical University

The paper is devoted to the study of capabilities of generative artificial intelligence as a technology to support hearing-impaired students in inclusive programs at a technical university of the general type. The study was carried out within the frame of teaching natural science discipline “Chemistry” and socio-cultural ones (“Cultural Studies” and “Sociology”). It involved all types of educational activities and resources for all kinds of classes in these disciplines. It was found that effectiveness of applying artificial intelligence to support these students in mastering disciplines is determined mainly by specifics of a their educational and rehabilitation background. Research has confirmed that generative artificial intelligence can be a good assistant to students only provided that they have developed verbal and so called “21st century skills”: critical and analytical thinking, mastering complex content and working in digital environments.