The rapid advancement of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies presents new opportunities to support daily living for older adults. Our research lab at the MIT Media Lab works closely with aging adults to understand their needs, concerns and ideas regarding AI technologies for healthy aging. I will discuss some of our projects where we develop and test systems that strengthen memory, assist with complex tasks, and improve sleep.
About the Speaker:
Pattie Maes is the Germeshausen Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at the MIT Media Lab where she does research at the intersection of Human Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence. She codirects the Media Lab's Advancing Humans with AI (AHA) research program and also serves as an affiliated faculty member to MIT's center for Neuro-Biological Engineering. Maes pioneered the concept of Software Agents in the 90s and remains focused on the question of how computer systems and digital devices might augment people and assist them with issues such as memory, learning, decision making, health and wellbeing.
Pattie Maes is speaking as a part of Boston Village's 25th Anniversary Speaker Series titled Aging in Place: Living Your Best Life @ Home. This program is in-person, free, and open to the public. Registration is required.
