Super-intelligent society for the silver segment: Ethics in design

TL;DR

This paper emphasizes the importance of inclusive, ethical design in developing super-intelligent AI societies that actively involve older adults to enhance their quality of life and societal participation.

Contribution

It advocates for action-oriented, ethical design approaches that ensure older adults are included as active participants in AI-enabled digital societies.

Findings

Older adults face digital exclusion impacting quality of life.

Inclusive design can improve engagement of the silver segment.

Ethical impact assessment is crucial for responsible AI development.

Abstract

A super-intelligent AI- society should be based on inclusion, so that all members of society can equally benefit from the possibilities new technologies offer in everyday life. At present, the digital society is overwhelming many people, a large group of whom are older adults, whose quality of life has been undermined in many respects by their difficulties in using digital technology. However, this silver segment should be kept involved as active users of digital services and contribute to the functioning and development of a super-intelligent, AI-enabled society. The paper calls for action-oriented design thinking that considers the challenge to improve the quality of life, with an emphasis on ethical design and ethical impact assessment.