#SlapMyBotHalf a dozen of Guro district’s care workers told Rest of World the robots act as their eyes and ears on the ground and keep their clients safe. Maintenance of the robots has increased their workload, but it’s worth the effort, as the robots are a psychological salve for seniors, they said. But the bonds some people forge with their Hyodol raises complicated questions about safety and privacy.
AI robot dolls charm their way into nursing the elderly
Fascinating article full of gems, by Rest of World, on the relationship between caregivers, elderly patients and their android assistants. This single quote summarizes the three main issues, further detailed in the article, with the introduction of robodolls in nursing homes:
- big tech surveillance of vulnerable people
- remodeling of caregiver’s role and relationships with patients
- psychological attachment to chatbots
Todd Alström