AI DEVELOPMENT AND AGING POPULATIONS: CRITICAL JUNCTURE OR PATH DEPENDENCY? POLICY ANALYSIS
2024
AI Development and Aging Populations: Policy Analysis
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Author Information
Author(s): Justyna Stypinska, Anrea Rosales, Maria Sourbati, Rüya Koçer, Halina Nadobnik
Hypothesis
How are older persons represented and situated within AI governance in these national and international documents?
Conclusion
The study finds that while some countries include older adults in AI policies, others largely ignore their needs and rights.
Supporting Evidence
- The research examines policy texts to see how well the needs of older individuals are integrated.
- Economic growth from AI advancements often overlooks those not active in the labor market.
- There are varying levels of inclusivity for older adults in AI policies across different countries.
Takeaway
This study looks at how different countries consider older people in their plans for AI. Some countries do a good job, while others forget about them.
Methodology
The study uses policy text analysis to examine how ageism appears in AI development strategies.
Participant Demographics
The study analyzes policies from five European countries: Germany, Holland, Spain, Poland, and Great Britain.
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