This paper outlines the ethical implications of text simplification within the framework of assistive systems. We argue that a distinction should be made between the technologies that perform text simplification and the realisation of these in assistive technologies. When using the latter as a motivation for research, it is important that the subsequent ethical implications be carefully considered. We provide guidelines for the framing of text simplification independently of assistive systems, as well as suggesting directions for future research and discussion based on the concerns raised.

翻译：本文概述了在辅助系统框架内简化文本所涉的道德问题,我们认为,应当区分实行简化文本的技术与在辅助技术中实现这些技术之间的差别,在利用辅助技术作为研究的动力时,必须仔细考虑随后的道德问题,我们为制定简化文本提供了准则,独立于辅助系统,并根据所提出的关切为今后的研究和讨论提出方向。