The origins of artificial intelligence can be traced back to Ancient Greek mythology and philosophy, where early musings on what it means to be human began. Throughout history, these ideas have shaped our understanding of intelligence and influenced our pursuit of creating machines like us. However, this quest often relies on an idealized version of what it means to be “human”, leading to the exclusion of diverse representations and perpetuating ableism. In this talk, we will explore how AI technologies contribute to modern ableism by reinforcing narrow definitions of intelligence and humanity. We will examine the exclusions inherent in these definitions and discuss whom these technologies leave behind and how. By understanding these biases embedded in AI, we can better address its role in society and work towards more inclusive technology.