Ethical Issues Surrounding the Application of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Older Adults’ Health
akhlāq-i pizishkī i.e., Medical Ethics,
Vol. 19 (1404),
25 September 2025
,
Page 1-6
https://doi.org/10.22037/mej.v19i1.48838
Abstract
With the increasing elderly population and the complexity of health needs in this group, the use of new technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), has become an inevitable necessity in health systems. Artificial intelligence, the use of innovative technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), has become an inevitable necessity in health care. AI, with its capability to analyze complex data and facilitate clinical decisions, can improve the quality of life of the elderly and reduce the burden of care. Applications of AI include remote health monitoring, assistive robots, virtual reality-based cognitive games and smart diagnostic systems, to name just a few. Despite these benefits, challenges such as the lack of active participation of older adults in system design, complex user interfaces, language and content mismatch with digital literacy and physical and cognitive limitations are issues that need to be considered. In addition, ethical concerns including age discrimination, privacy protection, transparency of algorithm performance and the possibility of reproducing social inequalities and data biases are also of great importance. This manuscript, in the form of a letter to the editor, emphasizes the importance of integrating technology with human values, engaging active participation from end users and establishing effective scientific and legal oversight in the development of artificial intelligence in elder care and provides suggestions for enhancing the effectiveness and acceptability of these technologies.
- Ethics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Health
- Older Adults
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