Ethical Robots

One in 10 older adults in the U.S. has dementia, putting stress on the healthcare system and those who love them. Can technology lighten the load? With funding from the National Institutes of Health, assistant professor of nursing Jing Wang is studying the ethics of using AI-assisted robotics to support people living with dementia. “Ethically integrating AI technology into dementia care means respecting the autonomy and dignity of those living with the condition,” she says.