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(IS-2023-128) Proactive and Ongoing Analysis and Management of Ethical Concerns in the Development, Evaluation, and Implementation of Smart Homes for Older Adults with Frailty

Authored by Rosalie H Wang, Thomas Tannou, Nathalie Bier, Mélanie Couture, and Régis Aubry, this report found its place in the JMIR Aging Journal on March 9, 2023. It delves into the ethical considerations vital for smart home technology’s support of aging individuals with frailty. The report emphasizes proactive ethical management through a proposed framework, along with accompanying resources and tools. The key takeaway underscores the necessity for the framework’s adaptation to the unique circumstances and insights of aging adults and stakeholders. This customization is crucial for smart home technology to fulfill its potential in this context.

Keywords: Architecture/Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Control & Monitoring Equipment/Sensors, Cybersecurity/Privacy, Post-COVID-19, Protocols/Standards, Training, Ethics, Aging, Smart Home

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