Latest AI guidelines aimed at averting ‘catastrophic harm’
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 17, 2023
A new document outlines eight principles for AI as a framework for steering future development to minimize risks and ethical concerns.
NLRB targets ‘omnipresent surveillance’ of workers by employers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 01, 2022
Companies that use technology to monitor workers’ computer usage, conversations and movements have been put on notice. The National Labor Relations Board plans to protect employees from “omnipresent...
Researchers give green light to new blue light tech that could improve sleep quality
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 18, 2023
The next wave of blue light could avoid the pitfalls of current devices, which are known to wreak havoc on sleep cycles, new research shows.
New AI tool may help detect dementia’s earliest signs
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A speech analysis tool successfully detected mild cognitive impairment and dementia in a Spanish-speaking population, a new study finds.
Robotic interactions in long-term care require more direct study, researchers argue
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 23, 2024
Researchers with The Responsible Robotics Project developed a data-recording system to capture events that occur for nursing care robots.
This long-term care provider keeps the lights on without throwing sleep cycles off
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 10, 2023
Special lighting systems can help maintain seniors’ circadian rhythms and sleep cycles, one LTC operator says.
Technology helped older adults stay connected during pandemic, small study finds
By
Foster Stubbs
May 21, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic changed almost everyone’s social calendar, with meet-ups moved to video chats, office collaboration happening over communication apps, and social media replacing lunch with a friend.
Senior living technology takes flight
By
Dylan Conley
Apr 27, 2023
Here are three ways that senior living technology truly can take flight.
Improving indoor air quality is new focus of national COVID-19 mitigation strategy
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2022
Improving indoor air quality is one of the best ways to reduce the large toll that respiratory viruses are taking on older adults and other vulnerable populations. But current regulations are “simply...
Next-gen Alzheimer’s diagnostic lets patients ‘check their brain’ from anywhere
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 27, 2023
A new screening platform for brain disease has expanded accessibility and includes a three minute cognitive assessment.