What's AI Companions' role in the well-being of seniors?

​Can AI companions meaningfully complement human support or are we opting for the “easy way out”—outsourcing fundamental human qualities like empathy and presence that are critical to the wellbeing of older adults? Do they pose complex risks that we are only beginning to understand? 

​Join us for a thought-provoking salon where we’ll examine how AI companions can support well-being, especially for seniors lacking a strong personal support system. We’ll delve into the potential risks, mitigation strategies, and critical nuances that both innovators and users must navigate.

​Key topics include:

• ​Ethics, Privacy, and Security: Exploring the boundaries of AI companion relationships

• ​Accessibility and Usability: Considerations for making mental wellness support available to diverse populations

• ​Personalization and Cultural Sensitivity: Adapting AI companions to individual needs and backgrounds

• ​Mental wellness: Understanding the potential impact on mental wellness and loneliness

• ​Human-AI Partnership: Integrating AI companions into existing practices and routines 

​Schedule:

• ​5:45pm: Doors open​

• ​6:00 - 6:15pm: Arrival and Introductions

• ​6:15 - 7:00pm: Panel discussion with founders building AI companions for the wellbeing of seniors

  • ​Amulet: An easy-to-use conversational AI designed to support aging adults with well-being, connection, and safety. 

  • ​CareCall: A virtual Phone Agent that makes daily check-in calls to seniors, providing companionship, wellness monitoring, and timely alerts to their care circle.

  • ​Homage Robotics: An autonomous robot that supports senior independence with well-being monitoring, fall prevention, medication reminders, and social engagement, while reducing caregiving burden.

• ​​7:00 -7:45pm: Small group discussions on selected topics

• ​​7:45 -8:00pm: One ask and one offer

• ​​8:00 -9:00pm: Open discussion & networking, product demos by all panelists (you'll even see a moving robot!)

​We have a lot of topics to cover, so please be on time!

​​​*** Please contribute $15 at the door to cover the cost of finger food and drinks. We will be accepting Venmo/Paypal/Zelle/cash.

​​​​About AgeTech SF:
We're a group of intentional innovators, operators, academics, and investors who believe we can make a better future for aging communities through innovative technology.

​About Conscious Tech Collective (CTC):
We are an innovators’ community advocating for the ethical design and development of emerging technology for wellbeing and for elevating human consciousness. We bring multidisciplinary expertise from neuroscience, Brain Computer Interface (BCI), Human Computer Interaction design (HCI), psychotherapy, arts, plant medicine, somatic healing, and other ancient wisdom practices to our shared explorations. We build for a Wellbeing Economy that's truly generative , life-sustaining, and positive sum.