STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF GENERATIVE AI TOOLS: INCLUSIVE DESIGN APPROACHES
2024

Engaging Older Adults in Designing AI Tools

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Author Information

Author(s): Demiris George

Primary Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Hypothesis

Can stakeholder engagement improve the design of generative AI tools for older adults?

Conclusion

Involving older adults in the design of generative AI tools can enhance usability and relevance for this demographic.

Supporting Evidence

  • Older adults were involved as co-designers in the development of AI tools.
  • Generative AI was used to address social isolation and loneliness among older adults.
  • A fall prevention program was developed using Generative AI to assist older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Takeaway

This study shows that asking older adults what they need helps create better technology for them.

Methodology

The study involved case studies and co-design sessions with older adults and other stakeholders.

Participant Demographics

Older adults, family members, clinicians, and social services coordinators.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1918

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