AI Memory Is Not a Convenience — It's a Civil Rights Imperative

AI-assisted memory support occupies a growing space at the intersection of cognitive science, disability accommodation, educational equity, and ethics. Examining research on working memory, executive functioning, cognitive load, and self-regulation, this work argues that memory augmentation technologies should be understood as cognitive scaffolds rather than academic shortcuts. The discussion contributes to ongoing conversations regarding accessibility, AI-assisted writing, authorship, assessment, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education. Originally published in the Mensa Bulletin (February 2026).