In aging South Korea, AI dolls care for the elderly
South Korea is increasingly using AI-powered dolls to combat loneliness among its aging population. These devices provide companionship and monitoring for elderly citizens living alone.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of demographic crises and technological solutions in addressing social isolation.
In her tiny apartment in South Korea, where she lives alone, 78-year-old Bang Chun-ja spends her days with a childlike artificial intelligence (AI) doll she says she prefers to people.
The article provides a balanced look at a social issue and the technological response.
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