Elder Care AI Standard of Care
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AI in Elder Care: Heightened Duties for Vulnerable Populations # When AI systems make decisions affecting seniors and vulnerable populations, the stakes are uniquely high. Elderly individuals often cannot advocate for themselves, may lack the technical sophistication to challenge algorithmic decisions, and depend critically on benefits and care that AI systems increasingly control. Courts and regulators are recognizing that deploying AI for vulnerable populations demands heightened scrutiny and accountability.